uninvited

adjective

un·​in·​vit·​ed ˌən-in-ˈvī-təd How to pronounce uninvited (audio)
Synonyms of uninvitednext
: 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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Although some customers report high costs and high-pressure sales tactics, many happy homeowners report knowledgeable pest techs and no uninvited house guests. Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 Continue reading … FEARLESS PROTECTOR — House cat goes up against two uninvited guests. FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026 The indictment also stated that Dadig harassed his victims by showing up to their homes and places of business unannounced and uninvited, stalking them, taking and posting photographs of them online without their consent and revealing private details about their lives online. Michael Guise, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026 An airport spokesperson told Pulse Tasmania that the uninvited guest was remarkably chill about the whole situation. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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