unsolicited
/' ns 'lisitid/
Definition
Adjective: Not requested or asked for; given or sent voluntarily without being sought.
Usage
The adjective "unsolicited" describes something that is offered or provided without any prior request or invitation from the recipient. It often carries a neutral or slightly negative connotation, implying the item or action may be unwelcome or intrusive.
Examples
- The company received a lot of unsolicited applications for the position.
- I delete all unsolicited commercial emails from my inbox.
- She offered unsolicited advice on how I should manage my project.
- The unsolicited package turned out to be a sample from a new cosmetics brand.
Advanced Usage
- In a professional/legal context: Used to describe communications or submissions that are not part of an official process or prior agreement.
- The journal's policy is to return all unsolicited manuscripts without review.
- The lawyer stated that the unsolicited confession was inadmissible in court.
Variants and Related Words
- Solicit (verb): To ask for or try to obtain something from someone.
- Charities often solicit donations from the public.
- Solicited (adjective): Asked for; requested.
- All solicited feedback will be reviewed by the committee.
Synonyms
- Unasked-for
- Unrequested
- Uninvited
- Voluntary
- Unsought
Antonyms
- Solicited
- Requested
- Invited
Idioms and Common Phrases
- Unsolicited opinion/advice: An opinion or suggestion given even though no one asked for it.
- He was always quick to give his unsolicited opinion on politics.
Adjective
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not asked for
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unasked advice
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unsolicited junk mail
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