adj
unsolicited
uhn-suh-LIH-sih-tihd
Unsolicited (adj) means Given or sent without being asked for. Example: “He offered unsolicited advice about how to raise my kids.”
adj
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Given or sent without being asked for.
"He offered unsolicited advice about how to raise my kids."
"The inbox filled up with unsolicited marketing emails."
How to use unsolicited
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNobody asked for it, but here it is anyway.
Common pairings
unsolicited advice
unsolicited email
unsolicited feedback
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unsolicited
- Superlative
- most unsolicited
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Antonyms
solicited
Rhymes for unsolicited
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What does “unsolicited” mean?
The word “unsolicited” means given or sent without being asked for. In plain terms, nobody asked for it, but here it is anyway.
How do you pronounce “unsolicited”?
“Unsolicited” is pronounced uhn-suh-LIH-sih-tihd (/ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “unsolicited” in a sentence?
Here is “unsolicited” used in a sentence: “He offered unsolicited advice about how to raise my kids.”
What is the opposite of “unsolicited”?
The opposite of “unsolicited” — its antonyms — is solicited.
What part of speech is “unsolicited”?
“Unsolicited” is an adjective.
