UNSOLICITED Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

unsolicited

adjective

ˌən-sə-ˈli-sə-təd

Definition of unsolicited

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 Friday’s announcement comes two weeks after tech columnist Jason Aten said that Meta’s new general-purpose AI agent Muse sent him an unsolicited notification referencing a thread between him and a co-worker over Apple Messages. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 Authorities also advised the public to not send money or provide personal information in response to unsolicited messages. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026 When the brothers wore the shirts on the cover of a local magazine, they were inundated with unsolicited orders. — Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026 Any lender that offers unsolicited financing, guarantees approval or requires money upfront before approving your loan should be considered a red flag. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsolicited

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Adjective

Researchers are working to reduce unwanted light scattering, which can affect measurement stability.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Lisandro Martinez's outburst following Tuesday's Champions League defeat against Atletico Madrid added more unwanted focus on the club as manager Michael Carrick attempted to turn its ailing campaign around.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of unwanted

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However, many medical experts and public health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reject these policies as unnecessary and ineffective.

— Emily J. C. Wong, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
The process is intended to prevent unnecessary healthcare costs and limit unnecessary facilities.

— Eva Flowe October 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

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unsolvable

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