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also unbid
as in unwanted
not searched or asked for
she arrived, unbidden, to help out at the Red Cross center
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Recent Examples of unbidden
Then the voice interrupted, unbidden.
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Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2025
Sometimes violets come up, unbidden.
—Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
In fact, Ruth learns of their engagement only when Alan approaches her and speaks to her unbidden, something that does not happen between unmarried men and women on the Dorf.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
To be clear, expecting a union to fairly represent even nonmembers isn’t a burden imposed unbidden on an unwilling victim.
—Jeff Rhodes, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unbidden
Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2025
Sometimes violets come up, unbidden.
—Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
In fact, Ruth learns of their engagement only when Alan approaches her and speaks to her unbidden, something that does not happen between unmarried men and women on the Dorf.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
To be clear, expecting a union to fairly represent even nonmembers isn’t a burden imposed unbidden on an unwilling victim.
—Jeff Rhodes, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unbidden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbidden
Adjective
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People such as López often act as unwanted eyes and ears in resource-rich areas of Latin America, the most deadly region in the world for environmentalists, according to the nongovernmental organization Global Witness.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Less than six months before the 2026 midterm elections, however, the concern over Martin's leadership is, at best, an unwanted distraction for a party desperate to break the Republican Party's grip on power in Washington.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Bertha Irby of Yeadon, Delaware County, contacted In Your Corner after receiving an unsolicited call offering credit card debt relief.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Georgetown said to be mindful of unsolicited emails or messages appearing to come from Canvas, particularly those requesting login credentials or personal information.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The outfitting decision was simultaneously unnecessary and endearing.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
12 May 2026
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Lawmakers behind the 2023 legislation argued most North Carolina counties improved enough to meet federal air-quality standards, making emissions testing unnecessary, according to previous reporting by The Charlotte Observer.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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According to the report, Williams’ mother was hosting a birthday party at the home for her niece when Williams showed up uninvited.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The uninvited appearance of ICE in our communities.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The question that went unasked wasn't whether the data was secured.—
Swapnil Chawande,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2026
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And left unasked was what to do about the state’s fiscal crisis.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Unbidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbidden. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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