unexpected guest
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An unexpected guest is someone who arrives without advance notice or invitation.
The term often carries mild stress—hosts may feel unprepared or inconvenienced: We had an unexpected guest show up right as we were sitting down to dinner.
In hospitality contexts, it can simply mean someone whose arrival wasn't planned for: Always keep extra towels for unexpected guests.
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- visitorShort-term guest
- doorbellEntry alert device
- unannouncedWithout prior notice
- pop inBrief unannounced visit
intrusion · drop-in · stranger · knock · awkward · hospitality · couch · pull-out couch · crasher · arrival · pantry · spare room · uninvited · party crasher · impromptu · houseguest · threshold · scramble
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- unwantedreject, outcast, pariah, intruder, trespasser
unexpected guestinvitee
One asked to attend
guest of honor · party guest · dinner guest · wedding guest · appointee
unexpected guesthost
One receiving guests
hostess · homeowner · resident · proprietor · occupant
unexpected guestresident
One who inhabits
inhabitant · permanent resident · tenant · householder · family member
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