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unsolicited

/ˌʌn.səˈlɪs.ɪ.tɪd/
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• adjective

1

Not asked for, requested, or invited; given or done voluntarily without being sought.

Example

"The publishing house no longer accepts unsolicited manuscripts directly from authors."

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• Nearby Words

unsoftened
unsoiled
unsold
unsolicited
unsolvable
unsolved
unsophisticated

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, formed from the prefix 'un-' ('not') and 'solicited', the past participle of 'solicit', which derives via Old French from Latin 'sollicitare' ('to agitate, disturb, or entreat').

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