Meaning & Definition of Unsolicited in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Not requested or sought after.

  Example Sentence: I received unsolicited advice from a stranger.

• Definition: Referring to communications or offers that are made without invitation.

  Example Sentence: The company received unsolicited proposals for the project.

• Definition: Given or sent without being asked.

  Example Sentence: She often gets unsolicited messages in her inbox.

• Definition: Something that is not asked for.

  Example Sentence: His unsolicited opinions were not appreciated.

• Definition: Describing offers or services that are made voluntarily.

  Example Sentence: The unsolicited services offered by the contractor were ignored.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'solicited', the past participle of 'solicit', which comes from Latin 'sollicitare'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• unsolicited advice: Advice given without being asked for.
• unsolicited gifts: Gifts received without prompting or request.
• unsolicited opinions: Opinions expressed without an invitation to share them.

Translations

• Spanish: no solicitado

• French: non sollicité

• German: unaufgefordert

• Russian: несообщенный

Related Words

• solicit: To ask for or try to obtain something from someone.

• solicitation: The act of asking for or trying to obtain something.

• request: An act of asking for something to be done or given.

Slang Meanings of unsolicited

• Meaning: Spam

  Example Sentence: I don't want to deal with unsolicited spam in my email.

• Meaning: Junk mail

  Example Sentence: I throw away all the unsolicited junk mail that comes to my house.