unasked

unasked
/un askt", -ahskt"/, adj.
1. not asked: an unasked question.
2. not asked for: unasked advice.
3. uninvited.
[1225-75; ME; see UN-1, ASK, -ED2]
Syn. 2. unsolicited, unsought, unrequested.

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