as in unwanted
not searched or asked for
I always ignore uninvited advice
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Recent Examples of uninvited
Nothing can turn these joyful moments into annoyances faster than a swarm of bugs showing up uninvited.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
The body of commentary that has developed since, particularly in the field of postcolonial studies, has traced the ways in which uninvited borrowings follow the vectors of asymmetrical power relations.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Turns out some uninvited, four-legged guests were making themselves at home.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The episode’s tension reaches a boiling point at the ceremony, when Nate’s business associate, Naz, shows up uninvited after learning Nate is scamming him.
—Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
The body of commentary that has developed since, particularly in the field of postcolonial studies, has traced the ways in which uninvited borrowings follow the vectors of asymmetrical power relations.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Turns out some uninvited, four-legged guests were making themselves at home.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The episode’s tension reaches a boiling point at the ceremony, when Nate’s business associate, Naz, shows up uninvited after learning Nate is scamming him.
—Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninvited
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
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“Uninvited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninvited. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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