unsolicited

adjective

un·​so·​lic·​it·​ed ˌən-sə-ˈli-sə-təd 

: not asked for or requested : not solicited

unsolicited advice

unsolicited email

Synonyms of unsolicited

• unwanted
• unnecessary

Examples of unsolicited in a Sentence

the family received enough unsolicited donations to get back on their feet

Recent Examples on the Web

Any mention of a three‑ or four-night sailing to someplace warm is likely to conjure up a picture of a floating keg party or an unsolicited opinion that a cruise of such brevity isn’t enough to appreciate a new corner of the world. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026

Sanghee, who has a day job importing snacks and shoots short films in her spare time, spends two days with the family as old secrets, unsolicited advice and hollow flattery come to the surface. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2026

Warner dramatically reduced its own debt after slashing budgets, but is still tens of billions of dollars in the red, which helped set the stage for Paramount's unsolicited bid. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 July 2026

On Sunday, as protesters headed to the YMCA, the YMCA said its Board of Directors had carefully evaluated the unsolicited sale offer before approving the purchase and sale agreement. — Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unsolicited

• elicited
• solicited