uninvited

/'ʌnin'vaitid/

Thân thiện

A neighbor arrived uninvited at the family's barbecue.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not asked or requested to attend or participate: Describes a person, group, or thing that arrives, attends, or is present without having received an invitation.
   • Unwelcome and unwanted: Describes an intrusion, presence, or thought that is not solicited and is often considered bothersome or inappropriate.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • The party was disrupted by several uninvited guests.
  • She was troubled by uninvited memories of the accident.
  • Please do not bring uninvited friends to the formal dinner.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "Uninvited" often carries a negative connotation, implying a breach of social etiquette or personal boundaries. It suggests the subject is an intrusion.
• It can be used literally for people at events or metaphorically for thoughts, feelings, or elements in a situation.
  • An uninvited sense of doubt crept into his mind.

Variants and Related Words

• Uninviting (Adjective): Not attractive or appealing. (Note: This is a different word with a distinct meaning).
  • The dark, empty house looked uninviting.

Synonyms

• Unasked: Not invited or requested.
• Unbidden: Not commanded or invited; spontaneous and often unwelcome.
• Unwelcome: Not received gladly.

Antonyms

• Invited: Asked to attend or participate.
• Welcome: Received gladly.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• Crash the party: To attend a party without an invitation. (This is an informal idiom for being an uninvited guest).
  • Some teenagers tried to crash the party.
• Gatecrasher: (Noun) A person who attends a party or event without an invitation.
  • Security was increased to keep out gatecrashers.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. unwelcome and unwanted
   • uninvited guests
   • uninvited thoughts