unsought
Never asked for
Unsought means not looked for or requested.
An unsought opinion arrives without invitation.
Unsought advice is given though no one asked.
The word often carries a note of intrusion or unwelcomeness, though unsought blessings can be pleasant surprises: The promotion came unsought.
Not wanted here
- undesiredNot wished for
- uninvitedWithout formal welcome
- rejectedRefused or turned away
- spurnedRejected with contempt
unwished · unasked · unrequested · unsolicited · unbidden · uncalled-for · gratuitous · imposed
Occurring by chance
- unplannedNot arranged beforehand
- inadvertentDone without intention
- unpremeditatedWithout advance planning
- fortuitousHappening by lucky chance
serendipitous · chance · unexpected · unforeseen · spontaneous · coincidental · unmeant · undesigned
Not perceived by anyone
- ignoredPurposely not noticed
- disregardedNot given consideration
- unrecognizedNot identified or acknowledged
- unacknowledgedNot formally recognized
forgotten · neglected · unheeded · unconsidered · passed-over · unappreciated · undervalued · obscure
unwelcome
Not wanted here
spurned · unwished · unasked · unrequested · unsolicited · unbidden · uncalled-for · gratuitous · imposed · intrusive
accidental
Occurring by chance
- unplannedNot arranged beforehand
- inadvertentDone without intention
- unpremeditatedWithout advance planning
fortuitous · serendipitous · chance · unexpected · unforeseen · spontaneous · coincidental · unmeant · undesigned · unpurposed
unnoticed
Not perceived by anyone
- ignoredPurposely not noticed
- disregardedNot given consideration
- unrecognizedNot identified or acknowledged
unacknowledged · forgotten · neglected · unheeded · unconsidered · passed-over · unappreciated · undervalued · obscure · hidden