unbidden

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈbɪdn/
US: /ʌnˈbɪdn/

  1. Not invited or asked; appearing without being requested.

    1. She arrived unbidden at the party.
    2. Thoughts of the past came unbidden to his mind as he sat alone by the fire.

  2. Not wanted or welcome; intrusive.

    1. Unbidden memories filled her dreams.
    2. An unbidden guest can disrupt the harmony of a carefully planned event.

Synonyms

uninvited unwelcome unasked
unbidden adverb

  1. In an uninvited or unrequested manner.

    1. He came unbidden.
    2. The cat entered the room unbidden, making itself at home on the sofa.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unbidden" in English means: Not invited or asked; appearing without being requested., Not wanted or welcome; intrusive..

The phonetic transcription of "unbidden" is /ʌnˈbɪdn/ in British English and /ʌnˈbɪdn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unbidden": uninvited, unwelcome, unasked.

Example usage of "unbidden": "She arrived unbidden at the party.". More examples on the page.