UNASKED Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

unasked

adjective

ˌən-ˈas(k)t

Definition of unasked

as in unwanted

not searched or asked for received a lot of unasked advice on the project

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Recent Examples of unasked Thousands of studies have examined perceptual awareness, but the equivalent question for action has gone largely unasked. — Peter Jurich, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 And volunteer to own the unasked question from the rollout room, the reskilling plan, the apprenticeship problem, because the person who owns that question never shows up on the spreadsheet as a cost. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 And left unasked was what to do about the state’s fiscal crisis. — John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026 Previous iterations of the program have struggled to follow instructions and often make unasked-for changes. — Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unasked

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Adjective

Wide-bandgap semiconductors Ordinary silicon electronics can fail when high temperatures create unwanted electrical activity inside the material.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Always bury the rotten fruit in the center of your compost pile to help mask the smell and deter unwanted animals.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of unwanted

Adjective

Since then, scores of judges have been threatened by unsolicited pizzas delivered to their homes, sometimes in Anderl’s name.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
After receiving unsolicited donations due to his online fame, Ashton chose to redirect these funds to clean seniors' bins for free, reinvesting any surplus into his business and savings.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of unsolicited

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His public persona runs directly counter to ESPN’s stated preference for avoiding unnecessary conflict.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The healthcare industry’s voluntary agreements appeal to voters who feel government regulation drives up costs and places unnecessary burdens on businesses, some supporters say.

— Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

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