unasked

Everyday

1. Unasked means not asked: an unasked question is one nobody has asked. tree →
2. Unasked (or unasked-for) means given or done without anyone asking: unasked-for advice. tree →
3. Unasked can mean without being invited: he came to the party unasked. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and everyday life, unasked-for advice or help can be kind or annoying; an unasked guest arrives without invitation. In lessons, an «unasked question» is one that still needs to be asked. Plain words: not asked, uninvited.

Examples

• She helped me unasked, which was very kind. tree →
• He gave me lots of unasked-for advice about my drawing. tree →
• The cat came into the house unasked. tree →
• One question was left unasked. tree →
• Don't go to someone's party unasked. tree →
• The unasked question was: who took the cake? tree →

Note

Made from «un-» (not) + «asked». «Unasked-for» goes before a noun with hyphens: unasked-for advice. Similar: uninvited, unrequested.