unsolicited
pronunciation
How to pronounce unsolicited in British English:
UK [ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd]
How to pronounce unsolicited in American English:
US [ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd]
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- Adjective:
- not requested
Word Origin
- unsolicited (adj.)
- 1580s, "unpetitioned, not approached with a request," from un- (1) "not" + past participle of solicit (v.). Meaning "not asked for, unsought" is from 1680s.
Example
- 1. She was given much unsolicited advice from her companions .
- 2. Spam and unsolicited commercial email ( uce )
- 3. Many americans respect other 's opinion , but do not appreciate being offered unsolicited .
- 4. If you get spam ( an unsolicited email ) that says you can make thousands of dollars in a few days , it isn 't true .
- 5. How had the doctor made this unsolicited diagnosis on public transport ?