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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But in 2018, after watching a Bruins practice where Quentin played a coverage incorrectly, Carnell offered a bit of unsolicited advice.
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Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
Here are steps to avoid falling victim to scams:
Research charities: Use platforms like Charity Navigator or GuideStar to confirm an organization's credibility.
Donate directly: Avoid links in unsolicited emails or social media posts.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
His series of Instagram Stories entries continued as the former Navy member (he was honorably discharged following eight years of service), who also weathered the passing of his mother in 2016, spoke out against people trying to give him unsolicited advice about grief and coping with fame.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 Jan. 2025
And one other bit of unsolicited advice for McDaniel: Find someone to give you better guidance on when to challenge calls.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
Here are steps to avoid falling victim to scams:
Research charities: Use platforms like Charity Navigator or GuideStar to confirm an organization's credibility.
Donate directly: Avoid links in unsolicited emails or social media posts.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
His series of Instagram Stories entries continued as the former Navy member (he was honorably discharged following eight years of service), who also weathered the passing of his mother in 2016, spoke out against people trying to give him unsolicited advice about grief and coping with fame.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 Jan. 2025
And one other bit of unsolicited advice for McDaniel: Find someone to give you better guidance on when to challenge calls.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsolicited. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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