uninvited

adjective

ˌən-in-ˈvī-təd How to pronounce uninvited (audio)
Definition of uninvitednext
as in unwanted
not searched or asked for I always ignore uninvited advice

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Recent Examples of uninvited The bat team regularly visits the bat boxes to assess the bats, keep up with the babies and make sure the boxes aren’t attracting uninvited visitors like wasps and scorpions. — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 Warmer weather inevitably brings uninvited pests, and this year is expected to be worse than last, with some areas of the country, particularly the West, being more affected by pests than others. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026 Racicot, who spoke to Politico, said Platner had entered her home uninvited one night, intoxicated. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 8 July 2026 The woman told Politico that Platner came to her home uninvited and in an inebriated state in 2021 and forcibly had sex with her. — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninvited
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninvited
  1. unwanted
  2. unsolicited
  3. unnecessary
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
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of unnecessary

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“Uninvited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninvited. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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