unsought

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Thân thiện

An unsought promotion brought him unexpected responsibilities.

Definition

Adjective: Not desired, requested, or sought after. Something that is unsought is not actively wanted or pursued; it may arrive or occur without being asked for or expected.

Usage

The adjective "unsought" is used to describe things that are not the object of desire or search. It often carries a neutral or slightly negative connotation, implying something is unwanted or has appeared without invitation. - It typically comes before a noun (e.g., unsought advice) or after a linking verb like "was" or "remained" (e.g., The consequence was unsought). - It is a formal word more common in written English than in everyday conversation.

Examples

• The celebrity found unsought fame after the viral video.
• She received a lot of unsought advice about her career choices.
• The merger had several unsought effects on the local economy.
• He tried to avoid unsought confrontations with his colleagues.

Advanced Usage

• Unsought-for: An older, less common variant with the same meaning. (e.g., ).
• In business/marketing contexts, "unsought goods" are products that consumers do not normally think of buying, such as life insurance or funeral services, until a need arises.

Variants and Related Words

• Unsought-for (adj.): Archaic or literary form of "unsought."
• Unwanted (adj.): A more common synonym meaning not wanted.
• Unasked-for (adj.): Not requested, often used for advice or comments.
• Undesired (adj.): Not desired; very similar in meaning to "unsought."

Synonyms

• Unwanted
• Undesired
• Unrequested
• Uninvited
• Unasked-for

Antonyms

• Sought
• Desired
• Wanted
• Requested
• Coveted

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not desired
   • an undesired result

Từ đồng nghĩa

• undesired