Definitions

unbidden

[uhn-bid-n] / ʌnˈbɪd n /

ADJECTIVE

spontaneous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

casual impromptu instinctive offhand simple unplanned voluntary

WEAK

ad-lib automatic break loose down extemporaneous extempore free free-spirited from the hip impetuous improvised inevitable involuntary irresistible natural off top of head off-the-cuff unartful unavoidable uncompelled unconscious unconstrained uncontrived uncontrolled unforced unintentional unpremediated unprompted unsophisticated unstudied up front

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deliberate planned

WEAK

intended premeditated

ADJECTIVE

unasked

Synonyms

WEAK

arrogant gratuitous impudent not asked of one's own accord overbearing presumptuous spontaneous supererogatory uncalled-for undemanded undesired uninvited unprompted unrequested unsought unwanted unwelcome voluntarily willing without prompting

Antonyms

WEAK

asked invited involuntary solicited

ADJECTIVE

uncompelled

Synonyms

WEAK

autonomous chosen deliberate designful discretional elected free free-willed freely gratuitous honorary independent intended intentional opted optional spontaneous unasked unconstrained unforced unpaid unprescribed volitional volunteer willed willful wished witting

ADJECTIVE

unforced

Synonyms

WEAK

autonomous chosen deliberate designful discretional elected free free-willed freely gratuitous honorary independent intended intentional opted optional spontaneous unasked uncompelled unconstrained unpaid unprescribed volitional volunteer willed willful wished witting

ADJECTIVE

voluntary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

spontaneous

STRONG

chosen free independent volunteer

WEAK

autonomous deliberate designful discretional elected free-willed freely gratuitous honorary intended intentional opted optional unasked uncompelled unconstrained unforced unpaid unprescribed volitional willed willful wished witting

Antonyms

WEAK

forced involuntary obligatory unwilling

ADJECTIVE

willing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

active amenable eager enthusiastic happy inclined pleased prepared prone responsible

STRONG

accommodating consenting content deliberate disposed fair feeling forward game predisposed prompt voluntary

WEAK

cheerful compliant desirous energetic favorable go along with in accord with in favor in the mood intentional like-minded obedient reliable tractable unasked unforced well-disposed willful witting zealous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic disinterested indifferent irresponsible unenthusiastic

STRONG

disinclined unprepared unready unwilling

WEAK

disagreeable

Example Sentences

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He plays Patrick, the lead role in the short horror film Unbidden, directed by Andres Rothschild, which was shot near London.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2023

Unbidden, she returned with a starter platter of local cheese, crab salad, octopus in oil, a pork pâté and fresh bread.

From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2022

Unbidden, he will speak at length of the night that ended his old life, as though he’s still mounting a defense.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2021

Unbidden, uncertainty embraced Sandberg, and, in her second book, “Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy,” she writes about the event and its aftermath.

From The New Yorker • May 4, 2017

Unbidden, the image of the beast in the shadows of Magnolia Crescent crossed his mind.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

unbidden

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