unbidden

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The definition of unbidden is someone or something not invited, wanted or asked.

(adjective)

  1. An example of unbidden is a fly in your house.
  2. An example of unbidden is a guest who just shows up without being asked.

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See unbidden in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. not commanded
  2. not invited; unasked, undesired, etc.

Origin: ME unbiden: see un- & bid

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See unbidden in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Not invited, asked, or requested; unasked: unbidden guests; comments unbid and unwelcome.

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