Definition

Something that is not looked for or requested; it happens without being asked for.

Example

She received some unsought advice from her friends.

Conversation

You know, I got some really unsought advice from my neighbor yesterday.

Oh really? What did they say?

They told me to change my gardening style, even though I never asked.

Sometimes unsought advice can be surprisingly helpful!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unsought → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "sought" (the past participle of "seek", from Old English "sēcan", meaning to search for). The word "unsought" means not being searched for or desired.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') wanting to 'search for' ('sēcan') something — that's why unsought means something that is not desired or looked for.

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