unsolicited

adjective

un·​so·​lic·​it·​ed ˌən-sə-ˈli-sə-təd How to pronounce unsolicited (audio)
: not asked for or requested : not solicited
unsolicited advice
unsolicited email

Examples of unsolicited in a Sentence

the family received enough unsolicited donations to get back on their feet
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Oddly, the spreadsheet does not include the controversial $10 million political donation or its subsequent disbursement in the form of two unsolicited $5 million grants. Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025 Port staff and an outside real estate consultant firm have discussed the unsolicited Pangaea proposal continuously since the original submission, the records show. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025 Use security software: Install a security solution on your device to protect against threats stemming from unsolicited messages What is a smishing scam? Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Others may face social scrutiny or unsolicited feedback about their appearance. Stephen Sokoler, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsolicited

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsolicited was in 1594

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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsolicited. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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