Uninvited

Pronunciation: /ʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

Definitions of uninvited

adjective describing a person or thing that has not been invited or welcomed

Example Sentences

A1 She felt uncomfortable when the uninvited guest showed up at the party.

A2 The uninvited visitor was not welcome in the hotel lobby.

B1 The uninvited salesperson knocked on the door during dinner.

B2 I was surprised to see the uninvited journalist at the press conference.

C1 The uninvited intruder was caught trespassing on private property.

C2 The uninvited paparazzi tried to follow the celebrity into the restaurant.

Examples of uninvited in a Sentence

formal She felt uncomfortable when the uninvited guest arrived at the formal dinner party.

informal I didn't expect the uninvited guests to show up at the barbecue.

slang Why did you bring your uninvited friend to the party?

figurative Negative thoughts are like uninvited guests in your mind, learn to let them go.

Grammatical Forms of uninvited

• past tense: uninvited
• plural: uninvited
• comparative: more uninvited
• superlative: most uninvited
• present tense: uninvite
• future tense: will uninvite
• perfect tense: have uninvited
• continuous tense: is uninviting
• singular: uninvited
• positive degree: uninvited
• infinitive: to uninvite
• gerund: uninviting
• participle: uninvited

Origin and Evolution of uninvited

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

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

Evolution of the word: The word 'uninvited' has retained its meaning of not being invited or not having received an invitation since its first known use in the early 17th century.