UNSOLICITED Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

unsolicited

adjective

ˌən-sə-ˈli-sə-təd

Definition of unsolicited

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 Be Careful With Unsolicited Advice Criticizing your teen’s partner directly or offering unsolicited advice can backfire. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 21 July 2026 Any mention of a three‑ or four-night sailing to someplace warm is likely to conjure up a picture of a floating keg party or an unsolicited opinion that a cruise of such brevity isn’t enough to appreciate a new corner of the world. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026 But Finch had long admired Ball’s skill set and ingenuity, and Clifford called unsolicited to vouch for a player who has been criticized throughout his career as unserious, all style over substance. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 July 2026 On Sunday, as protesters headed to the YMCA, the YMCA said its Board of Directors had carefully evaluated the unsolicited sale offer before approving the purchase and sale agreement. — Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsolicited

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Fortunately, kinetic sand enables children and adults to sculpt, mold and shape sand in a fun and relaxing way, without creating an unwanted mess.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Over-the-air updates may fix vehicle issues remotely, but they can also be used to install unwanted software, much like smartphone updates.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of unwanted

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After the lower court earlier this year ordered a halt to aboveground construction, the president argued that permission from Congress to build the ballroom was unnecessary because public money was not being used to pay for it.

— Michael Kunzelman, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Dawicki hopes the test will reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics, and slow the current march toward antibiotic resistance that has already rendered several antibiotics ineffective.

— Alice Park, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

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