Unsought

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsɔt/

Definitions of unsought

adjective not searched for or desired; not sought after

Example Sentences

A1 She found an unsought treasure while walking on the beach.

A2 The unexpected and unsought attention made her uncomfortable.

B1 The unsought advice from her coworker turned out to be quite helpful.

B2 He received unsought feedback on his presentation, but he took it in stride.

C1 The artist's unsought fame led to a reclusive lifestyle.

C2 Despite his unsought popularity, he remained humble and grounded.

Examples of unsought in a Sentence

formal The unsought advice from the consultant was not appreciated by the board members.

informal I didn't ask for his unsought opinion on the matter.

slang I wish people would stop giving me their unsought two cents.

figurative The unsought memories of her past haunted her dreams.

Grammatical Forms of unsought

• past tense: unsought
• plural: unsoughts
• comparative: more unsought
• superlative: most unsought
• present tense: seek
• future tense: will seek
• perfect tense: have sought
• continuous tense: is seeking
• singular: unsought
• positive degree: sought
• infinitive: to seek
• gerund: seeking
• participle: sought

Origin and Evolution of unsought

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsought' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'sought' (past participle of 'seek').

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unsought' has retained its original meaning of 'not sought after' or 'not looked for', with little significant evolution in its usage or meaning.