unrequested

adjective

un·​requested
¦ən+
: not requested : unasked

Word History

Etymology

un- entry 1 + requested, past participle of request

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unrequested was in 1564

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“Unrequested.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrequested. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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