uninvited

adjective

ˌən-in-ˈvī-təd How to pronounce uninvited (audio)
Definition of uninvitednext
as in unwanted
not searched or asked for I always ignore uninvited advice

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Recent Examples of uninvited Luis Jacobo had been stalking and harassing the victim, calling her hundreds of times a day, appearing uninvited at her home and workplace and leaving unwanted notes and flowers, according to prosecutors. — City News Service, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 The two women told police Joaquin Alvarado had arrived uninvited. — Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2026 Another, Jenny Racicot, said that, in 2021, Platner arrived at her house, drunk and uninvited. — Jasper Craven, New Yorker, 24 July 2026 The bat team regularly visits the bat boxes to assess the bats, keep up with the babies and make sure the boxes aren’t attracting uninvited visitors like wasps and scorpions. — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninvited
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninvited
  1. unwanted
  2. unsolicited
  3. unnecessary
Adjective
  • Rocket Money's Premium tier is able to cancel eligible unwanted subscriptions on your behalf and, with a Premium+ account, Rocket Money can negotiate certain recurring bills on your behalf, including cable, internet, phone and home security.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Those unwanted jobs range from library boards that decide what books to purchase and put on shelves to school boards that help set education policy to village presidents to township supervisors.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of unwanted
Adjective
  • Avoid clicking payment or account-verification links in unsolicited messages.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier this month, Christopher Columbus High School made an unsolicited offer for nearby Banyan Elementary, an active public school.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of unsolicited
Adjective
  • Choosing unsalted or lightly salted varieties is a simple way to enjoy their benefits without adding unnecessary sodium.
    — Laura Solla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Creating a secure plan for accessing that information now can prevent unnecessary complications in the future.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of unnecessary

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