Meaning & Definition of word "Uninvited"

Uninvited

/ˌʌn.ɪnˈvaɪ.tɪd/

adjective:

  • 1. Not invited; having come without an invitation.
    • Example: She felt uncomfortable when uninvited guests arrived at the party.
  • 2. Not welcome or not requested.
    • Example: His uninvited opinions during the meeting annoyed many participants.
  • 3. Arriving without prior notice or consent.
    • Example: The uninvited rain ruined our picnic plans.

Etymology

The prefix 'un-' means 'not', and 'invited' comes from the Latin 'invitare', meaning 'to invite'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

uninvited guest:

A visitor who has not been asked or invited.

uninvited thoughts:

Unwanted or intrusive ideas that come to mind.

uninvited attention:

Focus or scrutiny from others that one did not seek.

Related Words

invite:

To ask someone to attend an event.

welcome:

To greet someone in a friendly way.

Slang Meanings of uninvited

Meaning: Crashing a party

Example Sentence: He totally crashed the party uninvited.

Meaning: Tagging along

Example Sentence: She was tagging along uninvited to the concert.