as in unwanted
not searched or asked for
received a lot of unasked advice on the project
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Recent Examples of unasked
The staff then made this and much more happen—unasked, because here is another way luxury differs from wealth.
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Literary Hub, 4 June 2025
Every unasked question, every idea left unspoken, every risk avoided—those are all missed chances for growth.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
These questions are left unasked in favor of broad, ponderous statements about good versus evil.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
Keeping your baby's name a secret will prevent those awkward conversations about the name’s meaning and cut down on opportunities for friends and family members to butt in with their own—unasked for—name suggestions.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 23 July 2024
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Literary Hub, 4 June 2025
Every unasked question, every idea left unspoken, every risk avoided—those are all missed chances for growth.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
These questions are left unasked in favor of broad, ponderous statements about good versus evil.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
Keeping your baby's name a secret will prevent those awkward conversations about the name’s meaning and cut down on opportunities for friends and family members to butt in with their own—unasked for—name suggestions.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 23 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for unasked
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unasked
Adjective
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Residents who have unwanted bicycles can bring them to the event, where Working Bikes will refurbish and donate them to families in need, officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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My forthcoming research explores how social media platforms, messaging apps and gaming communities succeed and fail at protecting young people from grooming attempts, unwanted contact and other forms of online exploitation.—
Sharlette A. Kellum,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The White House addressed the Rubio-Vance relationship on Wednesday in an unsolicited statement after the initial publication of this article.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Most scams utilize similar tactics — unsolicited emails, text, or calls that appear official, but demand immediate action to avoid dire consequences.—
Lori V. Vaughan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The best iterations of this event over the past half-century have culminated in victories by global superstars whose surnames are unnecessary.—
Jason Sobel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Doing so is not an effort against the environment but one in favor of addressing our housing crisis and cutting unnecessary bureaucracy.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Unasked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unasked. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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