unsolicited

[uhn-suh-lis-i-tid]

adjective

1. given or supplied without being requested or asked for.

   unsolicited advice.

unsolicited

/ ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd /

adjective

1. not requested or invited

   unsolicited advice

Word History and Origins

Origin of unsolicited¹

un- ¹ + solicited

Example Sentences

Authorities downplayed this, saying her occasional calls to agents and local police officers were unsolicited.

From Los Angeles Times

Oliver Steadman, 28, has also been charged with communications offences in relation to the sending of alleged unsolicited indecent images.

From BBC

He said: "With received unsolicited goods you are not obliged to return them."

From BBC

"Never rely solely on social media promotions or unsolicited social media advertisements, always cross-check and verify job opportunities through official channels," he said on Wednesday.

From BBC

The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Sinclair Broadcasting, a Baltimore-based station ownership group, has also made an unsolicited bid to merge its stations with Tegna.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• spontaneous 
• uninvited 
• unwelcome 
• voluntary