unsolicited

adjective

ˌən-sə-ˈli-sə-təd How to pronounce unsolicited (audio)
Definition of unsolicitednext
as in unwanted
not searched or asked for the family received enough unsolicited donations to get back on their feet

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Recent Examples of unsolicited Vanity Fair’s global editorial director, Mark Guiducci, recently received an unsolicited email from a ghostwriter trying to sell him their services. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 South Africa’s fourth-largest platinum group metals miner put itself up for auction after receiving an unsolicited approach from a local rival. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026 As any female public figure knows, unsolicited opinions on your face, body, clothing, hair, and almost anything else are common. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 Yes, Choice Home Warranty was sued in November 2025 by a group of constituents who claimed the company violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) with unsolicited promotional text messages. — Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsolicited
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
  1. unwanted
  2. unnecessary
Adjective
  • Consumer Reports, referencing DOE data, says the right window coverings can cut unwanted heat gain by as much as 77%.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Now is the time to trim back excess vegetative growth and prevent unwanted shoots from developing.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of unwanted
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  • Willis didn’t utilize his elite-level running game because the Dolphins wanted to avoid unnecessary injury risks.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Great companies move quickly without creating unnecessary chaos.
    — Aleksandr Yampolskiy, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of unnecessary

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