unbidden

adjective un·bid·den \-ˈbi-d^ən\

: not asked for or invited

Full Definition of UNBIDDEN

: not bidden : unasked, uninvited <barged in unbidden>

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un·bid·den also un·bid \-ˈbid\

Middle English unbiden, unbeden, from Old English unbeden, from un- + beden, past participle of biddan to entreat — more at bid

First Known Use: before 12th century

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