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unasked [uhn-askt, -ahskt] SynonymsExamplesWord Origin See more synonyms for unasked on Thesaurus.com adjective
Origin of unasked Middle English word dating back to 1225–75; see origin at un-1, ask, -ed2 Synonyms for unasked See more synonyms for on Thesaurus.com 2. unsolicited, unsought, unrequested. Related Words for unasked arrogant, gratuitous, impudent, overbearing, presumptuous, spontaneous, supererogatory, uncalled-for, undesired, uninvited, unsought, unwanted, unwelcome, voluntarily, willing, unbidden, undemanded, unprompted Examples from the Web for unasked Contemporary Examples of unasked
As is our tragic pattern, almost all these tough questions are unasked and unhonored.
Leslie H. Gelb: Think Before Acting on Iran
Leslie H. Gelb
January 17, 2012
Rice also volunteered the answer to the unasked question about whether she was still single because she worked so hard.
Lynn Sherr
October 24, 2008
Historical Examples of unasked
He forgave her, unasked, the humiliation she had put on him.
Frank H. Spearman
My money came as if by magic, unasked and unwarranted, like the gold of sunset.
A Daughter of the Middle Border
Hamlin Garland
It is always pleasant to do on entreaty what we might be driven to do unasked.
Anthony Hope
Unasked, the Imp sketched the dinner party, especially Harry’s share in it.
Anthony Hope
“I have also noticed it,” said Lorraine, answering his unasked question.
Robert W. Chambers
British Dictionary definitions for unasked unasked adjective
- not requested or demanded
- not invited
Word Origin and History for unasked adj.
mid-13c., “uninvited,” from un- (1) “not” + past participle of ask.