uninvited

Example Sentences

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Earlier in the week, Nielsen held talks with Trump's special envoy for Greenland, Jeff Landry, who made his first visit -- uninvited -- to the island since his appointment in December.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

He got a chilly reception from many locals and Greenland’s leaders, who accused him of turning up uninvited in an attempt to circumvent official diplomatic channels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Distressing images thunder into her head uninvited, whirling around and around until she feels like she is drowning in them.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Newsom spokesman Izzy Gardon said after Newsom was uninvited to the event by USA House, they offered to allow him to have a “VIP nightcap” to have a drink off the record instead.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Richard felt slightly overwhelmed by the warm reception, by the neighbors who trailed in and said, “Good afternoon, nno, welcome,” as if they did not even think about minding that he had come uninvited.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie