Unasked

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈæskt/

Definitions of unasked

adjective describing a question or request that has not been posed or made

Example Sentences

A1 She gave him unasked advice on how to fix his computer.

A2 He felt uncomfortable when she shared unasked opinions about his relationship.

B1 The waiter brought us unasked extra bread with our meal.

B2 The stranger offered unasked assistance in finding the nearest bus stop.

C1 The politician's unasked remarks caused controversy among the audience.

C2 Her unasked presence at the meeting raised suspicions among the attendees.

Examples of unasked in a Sentence

formal She offered her opinion even though it was unasked for.

informal He gave me unasked advice on how to fix my car.

slang She just started sharing unasked gossip about our coworker.

figurative The unasked question lingered in the air, creating tension between them.

Grammatical Forms of unasked

• past tense: unasked
• plural: unasked
• comparative: more unasked
• superlative: most unasked
• present tense: ask
• future tense: will ask
• perfect tense: have asked
• continuous tense: asking
• singular: unasked
• positive degree: asked
• infinitive: to ask
• gerund: asking
• participle: asked

Origin and Evolution of unasked

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unasked' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the past participle of the verb 'ask'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unasked' has retained its original meaning of something that has not been requested or inquired about, but it has also taken on a connotation of being unwelcome or unwanted in certain contexts.