Definitions
- Describing something that is done or given without being requested or asked for. - Referring to an action taken without permission or invitation. - Talking about something that is offered or provided without prior inquiry or request.
- Describing something that is given or offered without being requested or asked for. - Referring to an action taken without invitation or prior agreement. - Talking about something that is provided or offered without prior inquiry or request.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or things that are given or offered without being requested or asked for.
- 2Both words can have a negative connotation when referring to unwanted or intrusive actions.
- 3Both words can be used to describe unwanted advice, opinions, or services.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unasked is less common than unsolicited in everyday language.
- 2Formality: Unasked is more informal than unsolicited.
- 3Focus: Unasked emphasizes the lack of request or inquiry, while unsolicited emphasizes the lack of invitation or agreement.
- 4Connotation: Unasked can imply a more assertive or intrusive action, while unsolicited can imply a more passive or well-intentioned action.
Remember this!
Unasked and unsolicited are synonyms that describe actions or things that are given or offered without being requested or asked for. However, unasked is less common and more informal than unsolicited. Unasked emphasizes the lack of request or inquiry, while unsolicited emphasizes the lack of invitation or agreement. Additionally, unasked can imply a more assertive or intrusive action, while unsolicited can imply a more passive or well-intentioned action.
