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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Meghann Fahy is back on our screens, this time as the lead in Drop—a new thriller about a woman who begins receiving unsolicited, threatening AirDrop messages while out on a first date.
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Charley Ross, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2025
Understand When To Listen Versus Guide Strong communication, rooted in active listening and restraint from offering unsolicited advice, is a key trait of great mentors.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Mac Observer emphasized that Apple will never contact users unsolicited via text, email or phone.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Recognize red flags such as unsolicited communications, high-pressure tactics, or requests for payment via unconventional methods.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Charley Ross, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2025
Understand When To Listen Versus Guide Strong communication, rooted in active listening and restraint from offering unsolicited advice, is a key trait of great mentors.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Mac Observer emphasized that Apple will never contact users unsolicited via text, email or phone.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Recognize red flags such as unsolicited communications, high-pressure tactics, or requests for payment via unconventional methods.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 20 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2025.
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