unsolicited
adjective
un·so·lic·it·ed
ˌən-sə-ˈli-sə-təd 
: 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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Despite the protestations of her strategist Mark, Hillary calls in her estranged husband, Bill, welcoming his offer of campaign funds but not his unsolicited advice.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article The Elizabeth School District has yet to return 19 books that a federal judge last month ordered be put back on library shelves as district leaders appeal the ruling — and despite a law firm’s unsolicited donation of the titles in question.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
On March 28, Greenland received another unsolicited visit from an American delegation, which this time included Vice President J. D. Vance, his wife Usha Vance, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
—Juliette Pavy, The Dial, 1 Apr. 2025
During his recent unsolicited visit to the autonomous territory, Vice President JD Vance reiterated the claim that American stewardship was the only thing that could protect Greenland from the threats posed by China and Russia.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article The Elizabeth School District has yet to return 19 books that a federal judge last month ordered be put back on library shelves as district leaders appeal the ruling — and despite a law firm’s unsolicited donation of the titles in question.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
On March 28, Greenland received another unsolicited visit from an American delegation, which this time included Vice President J. D. Vance, his wife Usha Vance, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
—Juliette Pavy, The Dial, 1 Apr. 2025
During his recent unsolicited visit to the autonomous territory, Vice President JD Vance reiterated the claim that American stewardship was the only thing that could protect Greenland from the threats posed by China and Russia.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsolicited
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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsolicited. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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