unsolicited

adjective

un·​so·​lic·​it·​ed ˌən-sə-ˈli-sə-təd How to pronounce unsolicited (audio)
: not asked for or requested : not solicited
unsolicited advice
unsolicited email

Examples of unsolicited in a Sentence

the family received enough unsolicited donations to get back on their feet
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This is why visitors often experience aggressive street vendors, taxi scams or 'guides' demanding tips after offering unsolicited help. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025 While explaining a few of the intricate details of a two-hour practice session at The Citadel, the Charlotte Hornets coach noted how Brandon Miller singled out a particular newcomer and delivered quite a bit of unsolicited praise. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025 This iteration of the open-top Huayra launched in 2019, after Pagani left the Geneva International Motor Show with five unsolicited deposits for a more aggressive version of the Huayra Roadster. Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025 Laing said the city received the unsolicited project details in July. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsolicited

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsolicited was in 1594

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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsolicited. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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