uninvited

adjective

un·​in·​vit·​ed ˌən-in-ˈvī-təd How to pronounce uninvited (audio)
: not invited
an uninvited guest
a guest who showed up uninvited

Examples of uninvited in a Sentence

I always ignore uninvited advice
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The groom, whose family had a complex relationship with the uninvited guest, had carefully curated the guest list. Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 Then, there’s a layer of a thousand uninvited strangers viewing your big day on social media. Shradha Shahani, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025 Despite being uninvited, the woman decided to book a nearby hotel anyway. Ashley Vega, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025 Property owners can legally place signs on their premises to prohibit unwanted visitors, including solicitors, canvassers and other uninvited guests. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for uninvited 

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uninvited was in 1632

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“Uninvited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninvited. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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