unsolicited
adjective
un·so·lic·it·ed
ˌən-sə-ˈli-sə-təd 
: not asked for or requested : not solicited
unsolicited advice
unsolicited email
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the family received enough unsolicited donations to get back on their feet
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Be cautious of unsolicited calls.
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Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Any ongoing communication from Epstein to Cohen after the separation with Nikolic was unsolicited and not reciprocated.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
In May 2025, the city received an unsolicited proposal from a developer for the design, build and maintenance of a new City Hall.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
As one of the network’s top stars, Guthrie has been accustomed to receiving fan mail and unsolicited messages, some of which have crossed the line, a source told the Daily Mail.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Any ongoing communication from Epstein to Cohen after the separation with Nikolic was unsolicited and not reciprocated.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
In May 2025, the city received an unsolicited proposal from a developer for the design, build and maintenance of a new City Hall.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
As one of the network’s top stars, Guthrie has been accustomed to receiving fan mail and unsolicited messages, some of which have crossed the line, a source told the Daily Mail.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsolicited. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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