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

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 notes

In plain EnglishNobody asked for it, but here it is anyway.

Common pairings

unsolicited advice unsolicited email unsolicited feedback

more unsolicited comparative, most unsolicited superlative

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He offered _____ advice about how to raise my kids.

solicited

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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.