Meaning
Unsolicited means "not asked for, not requested, or given without being invited." It is used when something (such as advice, comments, or offers) is provided even though the recipient did not seek it.
Grammar and Usage
- Part of speech: Adjective
- Commonly used before nouns such as advice, comments, emails, offers, messages.
- It often carries a slightly negative or unwanted nuance.
Structure:
- unsolicited + noun e.g., unsolicited advice, unsolicited offer
Common Phrases
- unsolicited advice
- unsolicited email
- unsolicited offer
- unsolicited comments
- unsolicited call
Collocations
- give unsolicited advice
- receive unsolicited messages
- send unsolicited emails
- unsolicited feedback
- unsolicited marketing
Examples
- She often gives unsolicited advice, which can be annoying.
- He received an unsolicited offer to buy his house.
- The company was fined for sending unsolicited emails to customers.
- Please do not post unsolicited comments on this forum.
- I ignored the unsolicited call from an unknown number.
- The lawyer provided unsolicited feedback during the meeting.
- Many people dislike receiving unsolicited marketing materials.
Synonyms or Related
- unasked
- unrequested
- unwelcome
- intrusive
- spam (in context of emails/messages)