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- [uhn-askt, -ahskt]
- /ʌnˈæskt, -ˈɑskt/
- /ˈʌnˈɑːskt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uhn-askt, -ahskt]
- /ʌnˈæskt, -ˈɑskt/
Definitions of unasked word
- adjective unasked not asked: an unasked question. 1
- adjective unasked not asked for: unasked advice. 1
- abbreviation UNASKED uninvited. 1
- adjective unasked question: not expressed 1
- adverb unasked without being asked 1
- adjective unasked unsolicited, not sought 1
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Origin of unasked
First appearance:
before 1225 One of the 9% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1225-75; See origin at un-1, ask, -ed2
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Parts of speech for Unasked
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unasked popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
unasked usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unasked
adj unasked
- accidentally on purpose — Deliberately, though apparently accidentally.
- discretional — discretionary.
- go along with — permit, consent to
- in the mood — keen, feeling like doing sth
- likeminded — having a similar or identical opinion, disposition, etc.: a like-minded friend.
noun unasked
- inhospitality — lack of hospitality; inhospitable attitude toward or treatment of visitors, guests, etc.
- inhospitableness — The quality of being inhospitable.
Antonyms for unasked
adjective unasked
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