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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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Using it on lawns and the environment harms the natural predators to species homeowners and farmers are trying to control, which can lead to a surge in those unwanted populations.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 limits unwanted marketing messages.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Be cautious of unsolicited job offers, especially those received through text or direct message, and never respond to employment requests from unknown sources.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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The debate, the back and forth, the unsolicited tags—that is where trust is built in public, where brand affinity becomes visible and where your most engaged audience shows themselves to you.—
Rhea Karo,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Smart irrigation sensors can help prevent unnecessary watering after storms.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Johansson and Robbins say the goal of the blood test is not to replace CT scans, which are effective but expensive and may expose people to unnecessary amounts of radiation if they are used broadly in a large population.—
Alice Park,
Time,
18 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 22 May. 2026.
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