uninvited

adjective

un·​in·​vit·​ed ˌən-in-ˈvī-təd How to pronounce uninvited (audio)
: not invited
an uninvited guest
a guest who showed up uninvited

Examples of uninvited in a Sentence

I always ignore uninvited advice
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To wit: a rechargeable, portable lamp to light your late-night dinner conversations, a Bluetooth speaker to keep your playlist going into the wee hours, and citronella mosquito coils to ward off uninvited guests. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 July 2025 Nothing kills the energy of an outdoor gathering faster than pesky bugs showing up uninvited at the party. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025 Don’t let these uninvited guests take over your home. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 June 2025 The uninvited guest is seen strolling through Cadman's kitchen and sniffing items before eventually being confronted by the homeowner's 17-year-old dog named Doodle, KTLA reported. Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for uninvited

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uninvited was in 1632

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“Uninvited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninvited. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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