uninvited

adjective
UK: /ˌʌn.ɪnˈvaɪ.tɪd/
US: /ˌʌn.ɪnˈvaɪ.tɪd/

  1. Not invited; not asked to come to a particular event or place.

    1. He arrived uninvited to the party.
    2. She felt like an uninvited guest, even though she was family.

  2. Appearing or happening without being asked for or wanted; unwelcome.

    1. I had an uninvited guest in my garden: a big rat!
    2. The uninvited attention from the press made her life difficult.

Synonyms

unwelcome unasked
uninvited adverb

  1. In a manner that is not invited or welcome.

    1. She showed up uninvited.
    2. The memories came back uninvited, filling him with sadness.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "uninvited" in English means: Not invited; not asked to come to a particular event or place., Appearing or happening without being asked for or wanted; unwelcome..

The phonetic transcription of "uninvited" is /ˌʌn.ɪnˈvaɪ.tɪd/ in British English and /ˌʌn.ɪnˈvaɪ.tɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "uninvited": unwelcome, unasked.

Example usage of "uninvited": "He arrived uninvited to the party.". More examples on the page.