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unsolicited (adj.)

1580s, "unpetitioned, not approached with a request," from un- (1) "not" + past participle of solicit (v.). Meaning "not asked for, unsought" is from 1680s.

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Definitions of unsolicited from WordNet

unsolicited (adj.)
not requested or sought;
unsolicited junk mail
Synonyms: unasked-for
From wordnet.princeton.edu