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

He had made unsolicited comments that he had acted in self-defence and had "prayed to God the deceased would be all right".

From BBC

Unlike others who had received messages unsolicited, he had been the one to initiate contact with ‘Charlie’ on the gay dating app Grindr.

From BBC

Lil Rod alleged in his lawsuit that he was “the victim of constant unsolicited and unauthorized groping and touching” by Combs and felt “uncomfortable with Mr. Combs’ advances.”

From Los Angeles Times

Be wary of unsolicited messages and never click on suspicious links or provide personal data in response.

From Salon

The agency said Shiner had failed to disclose that an agent acted on his behalf and had been cold calling and making unsolicited approaches to potential clients in Iraq.

From BBC

Related Words

• spontaneous
• uninvited
• unwelcome
• voluntary