unsought
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8.0
- adjective
- /ʌnˈsɔt/
:
no buscado
- And in the dark tunnel, in the haste, heat, and darkness which disfigure and make freaks and fragments of nose, eyes, and teeth, all of a sudden, unsought, a general love for all these imperfect and lurid-looking people burst out in Wilhelm's breast.
- unsought and unplanned
In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military industrial complex.
- In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military industrial complex.
Examples
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Women were often the recipients of these unsought visions at times of great stress, particularly during mourning.
Academic text (1998) -
What was the reason for Aaron's unsought reminiscences?
Fiction book (1990) -
And she would be, as she is, unsought and unidentified?
Academic text (1999) -
Since Fate had decided to deal me an underage tutor, I would take full advantage of such an unsought opportunity.
Fiction book (1990) -
A romantic like Hugh would not be disposed to fall in love with a girl who was thrust upon him unsought and unwanted.
Fiction book (1993) -
Other times, the rerun of a memory will bring her something true and half-forgotten, some small, unsought surprise:
Fiction book (2001) -
However, often the problem is unrecognized, and the remedies are unavailable or unsought.
Blog text (25) -
They both brought about radical, unsought change, yet narratives about them display varying degrees of regret.
Academic text (2016) -
The unsought advice from strangers can sometimes lead to unexpected benefits.
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She found an unsought treasure in the attic while cleaning out old boxes.
Synonyms
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6.1
Given or done without anyone requesting it
2
3.8
Not wanted or welcome
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6.2
Given to someone who does not want it
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5.4
Given or sent to you without you asking
Antonyms
How Wanted
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unsought is made from un- 'not' and sought, which comes from the verb seek 'to look for'. So unsought describes something that was 'not looked for' or a surprise offer or gift you did not ask for.