unsolicited

American  

[uhn-suh-lis-i-tid] / ʌn səˈlɪs ɪ tɪd /

adjective

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

   unsolicited advice.

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unsolicited British  

/ ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd /

adjective

1. not requested or invited

   unsolicited advice

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Etymology

Origin of unsolicited

un- ¹ + solicited

Example Sentences

He said Epstein’s introduction to Junkermann was unsolicited and that the bank doesn’t see evidence of it having gone anywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This article is going to be a nightmare for me,” he told a Times reporter, because it’s likely to attract a parade of unsolicited garbage trucks looking to dump their bags.

From Los Angeles Times

Paramount made several unsolicited offers for Warner Discovery last year, leading the company to put itself up for sale.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last month, a Goldman spokesman played down the gifts, saying: "It's well known that Epstein often offered unsolicited favours and gifts to his many business contacts."

From BBC

He later said Epstein had given many people unsolicited gifts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• spontaneous
• uninvited
• unwelcome
• voluntary