uninvited

adjective

ˌən-in-ˈvī-təd How to pronounce uninvited (audio)
Definition of uninvitednext
as in unwanted
not searched or asked for I always ignore uninvited advice

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Recent Examples of uninvited Racicot, who spoke to Politico, said Platner had entered her home uninvited one night, intoxicated. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 8 July 2026 The woman told Politico that Platner came to her home uninvited and in an inebriated state in 2021 and forcibly had sex with her. — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Thunderstorms could be another uninvited guest this Independence Day. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 Invite friends and family to the nuptials and make sure there are no uninvited guests at Friday’s ceremony. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninvited
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninvited
  1. unwanted
  2. unsolicited
  3. unnecessary
Adjective
  • Fortunately, kinetic sand enables children and adults to sculpt, mold and shape sand in a fun and relaxing way, without creating an unwanted mess.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Over-the-air updates may fix vehicle issues remotely, but they can also be used to install unwanted software, much like smartphone updates.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of unwanted
Adjective
  • In the fall of 2025, Sinclair made an unsolicited takeover offer for Scripps.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities estimate that about three-quarters of people in France receive at least one unsolicited sales call every week, and many receive more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of unsolicited
Adjective
  • After the lower court earlier this year ordered a halt to aboveground construction, the president argued that permission from Congress to build the ballroom was unnecessary because public money was not being used to pay for it.
    — Michael Kunzelman, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Dawicki hopes the test will reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics, and slow the current march toward antibiotic resistance that has already rendered several antibiotics ineffective.
    — Alice Park, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of unnecessary

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“Uninvited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninvited. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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