unsolicited
adjective
un·so·lic·it·ed
ˌən-sə-ˈli-sə-təd 
: not asked for or requested : not solicited
unsolicited advice
unsolicited email
Examples of unsolicited in a Sentence
the family received enough unsolicited donations to get back on their feet
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The White House addressed the Rubio-Vance relationship on Wednesday in an unsolicited statement after the initial publication of this article.
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Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Most scams utilize similar tactics — unsolicited emails, text, or calls that appear official, but demand immediate action to avoid dire consequences.
—Lori V. Vaughan, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Never click on any unsolicited communication claiming to be from the IRS.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Class action lawsuits have been filed for violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) regarding unsolicited calls.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
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Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Most scams utilize similar tactics — unsolicited emails, text, or calls that appear official, but demand immediate action to avoid dire consequences.
—Lori V. Vaughan, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Never click on any unsolicited communication claiming to be from the IRS.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Class action lawsuits have been filed for violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) regarding unsolicited calls.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsolicited
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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsolicited. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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