Word
uninvited
Phoneticsun·in·vit·ed, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌənɪnˈvaɪtɪd/
UK/ˌʌnɪnvˈaɪtɪd/
Definition
adj. not asked to come or not allowed to enter. You use this to describe someone who arrives without permission.
adj. not requested or permitted to enter or attend. Often used to describe guests or visitors who arrive without an invitation.
Examples
“He arrived at the party uninvited.”
“The security guard asked the uninvited guests to leave the building immediately.”
“The presence of uninvited guests at the private ceremony caused a significant disruption, leading to a formal complaint from the event organizers.”
Examples
simple
“He arrived at the party uninvited.”
contextual
“The security guard asked the uninvited guests to leave the building immediately.”
complex
“The presence of uninvited guests at the private ceremony caused a significant disruption, leading to a formal complaint from the event organizers.”
Real-World Examples
“If uninvited laughter is bad enough for audiences, think about the people making the films.” Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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