unprompted
Example Sentences
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When the human asked if it was “a robot,” the system, unprompted by the testers, lied and said it was a person with a visual impairment.
From New York Times
Mr. Jordan, Ohio Republican, said the unprompted visit raises questions as to whether “the visit was a thinly-veiled attempt to influence or intimidate a witness before Congress.”
From Washington Times
Someone has given you, unprompted, a pamphlet about freezing your eggs.
From Seattle Times
And Porzingis has spoken a handful of times this season unprompted about how much he enjoys playing with the three-time all star.
From Washington Post
Asked after Friday’s 119-106 loss to Milwaukee, which dropped the Clippers to 31-28, whether the team needed a traditional point guard, George said yes before, unprompted, he mentioned Westbrook by name.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
