Meaning & use
unsolicited
Not asked for or requested; given or sent without being invited.
See it in a sentence
He offered unsolicited advice about my career choices at every family dinner.
The inbox was full of unsolicited emails advertising products she never asked about.
A note on using this word
Unsolicited most often describes advice, opinions, or messages that someone offers without being asked, and often implies mild annoyance.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
requestedinvited
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