as in unwanted
not searched or asked for
the family received enough unsolicited donations to get back on their feet
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Recent Examples of unsolicited
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
Adjective
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But the immediate pain is being felt by Anglo American which has been trying to sell its 85% stake in De Beers as part of a defensive move against an unwanted $49 million takeover offer from the world’s biggest mining company, BHP.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Several viewers on Reddit have shared their own similar experiences with unwanted calls in the comments.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The party takes a wrong turn when some uninvited folks come knocking at the door.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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While most responders have agreed that the image does indeed show a rat's tail, the tone of the thread has leaned heavily into levity, with Reddit users spinning jokes about the uninvited houseguest and theorizing about the rodent's intentions.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And with both parties’ primaries rendered unnecessary, the state is gearing up for a prolonged general.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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For example, when commuting in the city, only one or two people may be in the car at a time, making large, heavy vehicles unnecessary.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Every unasked question, every idea left unspoken, every risk avoided—those are all missed chances for growth.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Dec. 2024
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These questions are left unasked in favor of broad, ponderous statements about good versus evil.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
21 Nov. 2024
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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsolicited. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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