unbidden

English

Etymology

From un- +‎ bidden.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ʌnˈbɪd.ən/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Adjective

unbidden (not comparable)

  1. not invited, requested or asked for
    • 1983, Terry Pratchett, The Colour of Magic, published 2022, page 134:
      The words of the spell rose unbidden in his throat. He opened his mouth as in a dream, shaping it around the first barbaric syllable.

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