unbidden

Example Sentences

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Norishige Sato’s culture shock came in the form of the free chips and salsa that arrived unbidden at a Mexican restaurant in Texas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

And like Peter Falk’s immortal gumshoe, Elsbeth — who will insert herself unbidden into an investigation — asks a lot of questions, some merely out of curiosity.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2024

"Those with the syndrome experience frequent unbidden intrusive memories of the traumatic event."

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2023

A.I. isn’t pumping this weird stuff out unbidden.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2023

“But she seemed fine,” comes Scoob’s reply, unbidden.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone