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 The move was anticipated after Warner rebuffed a stream of unsolicited offers from Paramount that all stuck to the $30 while making concessions around the edges. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026 The company has fielded meetings with banks amid unsolicited interest from suitors, the people said. Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026 Among many things in the bill are banning restrictions on diesel farm equipment, a loan program for veterinarians practicing on Florida food animals and prohibiting unsolicited door-to-door sales, which is one of the ways solar panel companies target homeowners. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026 An unsolicited call from someone promising to lower her monthly payments set that hope in motion. Selina Wang, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsolicited
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Adjective
  • Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found that a robot performing maintenance tasks in space can reduce unwanted motion by moving a second arm to offset the forces created by the working arm.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Standout features Easily cancel unwanted subscriptions, track your spending and credit score, automate savings and get help lowering bills.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • So that's unnecessary traffic that comes through.
    Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • As my diagnostic experience illustrates, many of us are told that memory changes are normal aging and that pushing for answers is unnecessary.
    Shon Lowe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026

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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsolicited. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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