unsolicited

adjective

un·​so·​lic·​it·​ed ˌən-sə-ˈli-sə-təd How to pronounce unsolicited (audio)
Synonyms of unsolicitednext
: 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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After the girl and Valentin-Rios connected, Valentin-Rios began sending her unsolicited nude photographs, the lawsuit says. CBS News, 25 June 2026 The sale was the result of what YMCA officials called an unsolicited, compelling opportunity from Chadwick’s church. Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 After the girl and Valentin-Rios connected, Valentin-Rios began sending her unsolicited nude photographs, the lawsuit says. ABC News, 24 June 2026 Any unsolicited contact about the estate, by phone, mail, or email, should be verified directly with your attorney before any response. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 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 27 Jun. 2026.

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