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 Waiting for unsolicited forgiveness could mean months or years of uncertainty with no guarantee that the debt will ever be canceled. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 In the fall of 2025, Sinclair made an unsolicited takeover offer for Scripps. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026 Shares climbed almost 4% after the maker of Jack Daniel's whiskey rejected another unsolicited, $32-per-share takeover offer from Sazerac, first made earlier this year. — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 27 July 2026 Be Careful With Unsolicited Advice Criticizing your teen’s partner directly or offering unsolicited advice can backfire. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsolicited
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
  1. unwanted
  2. unnecessary
Adjective
  • Inuspheresis—colloquially known as blood washing—is the newest therapy available at Lanserhof Tegernsee, selected for its ability to filter a wide range of unwanted substances from your plasma.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Sevilla and Valencia have been battling for this unwanted prize over the last few seasons.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of unwanted
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  • Playing surefire starters in these games is unnecessary and reckless.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Again, Donato said this additional step was unnecessary and seemed geared toward discouraging users from downloading alternative stores.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of unnecessary

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