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
Untold: The Fall of Brett Favre mostly focuses on the 2010 scandal when Brett sent unsolicited explicit images to Jenn Sterger.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 May 2025
But there’s also been unsolicited advice from people who don’t understand or appreciate her blonde.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 21 May 2025
The law allows government agencies to hand out no-bid contracts for unsolicited proposals.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Legitimate tech support will never demand unsolicited screen access; terminate the call immediately if pressured.
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—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsolicited
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 May 2025
But there’s also been unsolicited advice from people who don’t understand or appreciate her blonde.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 21 May 2025
The law allows government agencies to hand out no-bid contracts for unsolicited proposals.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Legitimate tech support will never demand unsolicited screen access; terminate the call immediately if pressured.
10.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsolicited
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
Adjective
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Removing unwanted body hair shouldn’t come at the expense of your time, wallet, or sanity.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The service makes a huge effort to minimize unwanted messages and behavior, benefiting both men and women.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The creations then build a castle and cheer the completion of their new home, only to be interrupted by an uninvited guest.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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The mom-to-be also revealed a history of her parents disregarding boundaries, recalling when her father showed up uninvited at her half-sister’s delivery.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Without a clear roadmap, friendship breakups often feel ambiguous, or sometimes lead to unnecessary hurt.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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These unnecessary burdens slow them down, drain their energy, and keep them from reaching their next level.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Every unasked question, every idea left unspoken, every risk avoided—those are all missed chances for growth.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Dec. 2024
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These questions are left unasked in favor of broad, ponderous statements about good versus evil.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
21 Nov. 2024
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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsolicited. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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