Unrequested: meaning, definitions and examples

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unrequested

 

[ ʌn.rɪˈkwɛs.tɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

not asked for

The term 'unrequested' refers to something that has not been requested or asked for. It implies that the action or item was unsolicited and may not be welcomed or desired by the recipient.

Synonyms

unasked, uninvited, unsolicited

Examples of usage

  • He received unrequested advice on his project.
  • She often gets unrequested opinions about her appearance.
  • They sent unrequested promotional materials to our address.

Translations

Translations of the word "unrequested" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não solicitado

🇮🇳 अनुरोध नहीं किया गया

🇩🇪 nicht angefordert

🇮🇩 tidak diminta

🇺🇦 не запитуваний

🇵🇱 niezamówiony

🇯🇵 未要求の

🇫🇷 non demandé

🇪🇸 no solicitado

🇹🇷 talep edilmemiş

🇰🇷 요청되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مطلوب

🇨🇿 nevyžádaný

🇸🇰 nevyžadovaný

🇨🇳 未请求的

🇸🇮 nepošljen

🇮🇸 óskast ekki

🇰🇿 сұралмаған

🇬🇪 არავარაუდო

🇦🇿 istənilməmiş

🇲🇽 no solicitado

Etymology

The word 'unrequested' is formed by the prefix 'un-' which means 'not,' combined with the past participle 'requested' derived from the verb 'request.' The verb 'request' has its origins in the Middle English word 'requesten' and the Old French term 'requerre,' which itself comes from the Latin 'requaerere,' meaning 'to seek again.' Over time, the construction of 'unrequested' highlighted the notion of something offered or given that lacks a formal demand or appeal from the receiving party. It emphasizes a lack of solicitation, aligning with the broader themes of communication and social interaction in English. The use of 'unrequested' can reflect situations where information, suggestions, or items are provided without an invitation, often implying a sense of imposition.