unbidden

[ʌnˈbɪd(ə)n]

unbidden Definition

• 1. not invited or requested; spontaneous
• 2. not ordered or commanded; voluntary

Using unbidden: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unbidden" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She arrived unbidden at the party.

• Example

  He offered his help unbidden.

• Example

  The memory came back unbidden.

• Example

  Unbidden tears filled her eyes.

unbidden Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unbidden

• spontaneous
• voluntary
• unsolicited
• unasked
• uninvited

Antonyms for unbidden

• invited
• requested
• commanded

Phrases with unbidden

• unbidden guest

  a person who arrives without being invited or welcome

  Example

  The party was ruined by an unbidden guest who caused a scene.

• unbidden thought

  a thought that comes to mind without being consciously summoned

  Example

  I couldn't stop thinking about him, even though the memories were unbidden and unwanted.

• unbidden memory

  a memory that resurfaces without being intentionally recalled

  Example

  The smell of the ocean brought back unbidden memories of her childhood summers.

Origins of unbidden

from un- 'not' + bidden, past participle of bid

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Summary: unbidden in Brief

The term 'unbidden' [ʌnˈbɪd(ə)n] refers to something that is not invited or requested, often spontaneous or voluntary. It can describe people, thoughts, or memories, as in 'She arrived unbidden at the party.' 'Unbidden' has synonyms like 'unsolicited' and 'uninvited,' and antonyms like 'invited' and 'requested.'