unasked

unasked
unasked (adj.) mid-13c., "uninvited," from UN- (Cf. un-) (1) "not" + pp. of ASK (Cf. ask).

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  • unasked — adjective Date: 13th century 1. not being asked ; uninvited 2. not asked < unasked questions > 3. not asked for < unasked advice > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 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. * * * …   Universalium

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