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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Unfortunately, our favorite cozy time of year also comes with an uninvited guest: cold, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season. Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 25 Oct. 2024 There are no managers, teams, or uninvited guests allowed. Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024 However, when the family’s youngest son, Nazareth, comes home with an uninvited friend, the family must contend with faith, its legacy and the cracks beneath the surface. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2024 But when two uninvited houseguests, Ryan and Claire, crash the scene, the weekend takes a dark turn. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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