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
Every unasked question, every idea left unspoken, every risk avoided—those are all missed chances for growth.
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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
All the donor questions were left unasked and unanswered.
—Yasmeen Abutaleb, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
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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
All the donor questions were left unasked and unanswered.
—Yasmeen Abutaleb, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unasked
Adjective
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Radar technologies powered by AI are helping detect polar bears and alert local communities to avoid any unwanted interactions, The Weather Channel reported.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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To offset the cost of feeding the lions, the zoo is requesting unwanted livestock to feed them.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has also warned about a variation on brushing scams where the unsolicited packages contain a QR code.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, since February 2025, the agriculture department has collected seed deliveries at 109 locations across the state, totaling 1,101 packs of unsolicited seeds.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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An ultra-thin stiletto heel is the perfect counterpoint to the thickness of the platform, creating a sleek, sophisticated look that elongates the legs without adding unnecessary bulk.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cleaning Out Your Closet All Year The key to continually getting rid of unnecessary clutter in your closet is by placing a big donation box (or duffle, or trash bag) inside your closet for easy access at the start of each year or season.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Unasked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unasked. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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