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unbidden

/ʌnˈbɪd.ən/
un · bid · den
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• adjective

1

Arising or occurring spontaneously without conscious effort, prompting, or command (especially of thoughts, memories, or emotions).

Example

"Tears of gratitude rose unbidden to her eyes as she read the heartfelt letter."

2

Not invited, asked, or requested to come or participate.

Example

"An unbidden guest arrived at the reception, causing a brief moment of confusion among the hosts."

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• adverb

1

Without being invited, asked, or summoned; of one's own accord.

Example

"Childhood memories surfaced unbidden as he walked through the old neighborhood."

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• Rhymes for unbidden

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English unbeden ('not asked, uninvited'), formed from the prefix un- ('not') and the past participle of biddan ('to ask, entreat, or command').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unbidden. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unbidden
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