uninvited

uninvited — adjective

1. describes a person who arrives at a party, meeting, or someone's home even thoug

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describes a person who arrives at a party, meeting, or someone's home even though nobody asked them to come

例句

Élise showed up at the wedding with two uninvited cousins.

uninvited + noun (person): uninvited cousins

The security guard politely asked the uninvited guest to leave the party.

uninvited + noun (person): uninvited guest

同義詞
  • unasked

    emphasises that nobody issued an invitation or request; slightly less common than uninvited

  • unbidden

    more literary or formal; suggests the person arrived of their own will, without being called

  • unwelcome

    stronger negative tone — implies the person was actively not wanted, not just not invited

反義詞
  • invited

    the direct opposite; someone who was asked to come

  • welcome

    describes a person whose presence is desired

文法句型

uninvited + noun

be + uninvited

用法筆記

Only this sense describes a person who physically goes somewhere without an invitation. Sense 2 ('UNWANTED') is used for things or actions, not people.

常見錯誤

❌She gave me an uninvited person hug.
✅She gave me an uninvited hug.
💡Sense 2 describes actions, not people. Use sense 1 when talking about a person who shows up without being asked, and sense 2 for unwanted things or contact.

2. describes something such as advice, attention, physical contact, or opinions tha

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describes something such as advice, attention, physical contact, or opinions that you receive but do not want

例句

Renata received a lot of uninvited advice about her career choices from relatives she barely knew.

uninvited + abstract noun: uninvited advice

The singer complained about the uninvited attention from photographers outside her hotel.

uninvited + abstract noun: uninvited attention

同義詞
  • unwelcome

    very close in meaning; unwelcome often carries a stronger feeling of being actively rejected

  • unsolicited

    more formal; used especially for advice, emails, or calls that were not asked for

  • unwanted

    broader — can apply to objects, situations, or feelings, not just words or actions

反義詞
  • welcome

    describes advice, attention, or contact that is appreciated

  • invited

    used figuratively for wanted opinions or participation

文法句型

uninvited + abstract noun

用法筆記

Commonly pairs with abstract nouns for things people say or do without being asked: advice, comments, attention, opinions, suggestions, contact. Distinguish from sense 1 ('NOT INVITED'), which only applies to people attending events or places.

常見錯誤

❌He was an uninvited guest at my family dinner.' (when meaning an unwelcome event) —
✅This is correct in sense 1. But ❌ 'He gave me uninvited guest hugs.' is wrong
💡use sense 2 for unwanted actions.