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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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No masterpiece arises unbidden and unprecedented from the mind of its creator, although popular mythology prefers this interpretation to the more complex reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

It all came back unbidden, she said, as she was playing with her own daughter.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024

Getting a Doan's Bundt cake from Cruise unbidden reinforces the recipient’s high-level social status.

From Salon • May 7, 2024

Lyrical scraps would flash unbidden, like hallucinations, in the decades to follow.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2024

Ekon closed his eyes and clasped his hands together, The images came unbidden; he expected them to, but he tried not to look away from them.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray