unsolicited — not asked for or requested; given or done voluntarily
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not asked for or requested; given or done voluntarily
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈsɑːləˌsaɪtəd/
Example Sentences
- My mom keeps giving me unsolicited dating advice even though I'm happily single.
- The company received an unsolicited takeover bid from a competitor.
- I got an unsolicited text from my ex asking if I wanted to grab coffee - um, no thanks!
unsolicited
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈsɑːləˌsaɪtəd/]
not asked for or requested; given or done voluntarily
Unwanted door-to-door sales visit
Unsolicited work gets edited, and efforts go uncredited.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'solicitus' (anxious, concerned), which gave rise to the verb 'solicit' (to ask earnestly). The negative prefix 'un-' was added to create 'unsolicited', originally meaning 'not asked for' or 'unrequested'. Over time, the meaning has remained consistent, referring to something offered or given without being requested.
Breakdown
un- (not) + solicit (to ask for, from Latin solicitus meaning anxious or concerned) + -ed (adjective suffix indicating a state or condition).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom keeps giving me unsolicited dating advice even though I'm happily single.”
“The company received an unsolicited takeover bid from a competitor.”
“I got an unsolicited text from my ex asking if I wanted to grab coffee - um, no thanks!”
“Please mark all unsolicited promotional emails as spam.”
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