UNASKED Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

unasked

adjective

ˌən-ˈas(k)t

Definition of unasked

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 Thousands of studies have examined perceptual awareness, but the equivalent question for action has gone largely unasked. — Peter Jurich, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 And volunteer to own the unasked question from the rollout room, the reskilling plan, the apprenticeship problem, because the person who owns that question never shows up on the spreadsheet as a cost. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 And left unasked was what to do about the state’s fiscal crisis. — John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026 Previous iterations of the program have struggled to follow instructions and often make unasked-for changes. — Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unasked

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Adjective

Researchers are working to reduce unwanted light scattering, which can affect measurement stability.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Lisandro Martinez's outburst following Tuesday's Champions League defeat against Atletico Madrid added more unwanted focus on the club as manager Michael Carrick attempted to turn its ailing campaign around.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of unwanted

Adjective

The incident therefore provided Musgraves the punchline to her response to Noem’s unsolicited comparison of the two country singers.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026
The petition calls for a waiver that would allow political groups to use artificial or prerecorded voices in unsolicited wireless calls.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of unsolicited

Adjective

However, many medical experts and public health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reject these policies as unnecessary and ineffective.

— Emily J. C. Wong, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
The process is intended to prevent unnecessary healthcare costs and limit unnecessary facilities.

— Eva Flowe October 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

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