Uninvited

/ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Not asked or encouraged to attend or participate in something; arriving without being invited.

Etymology

From 'un-' (not) + 'invited' (past participle of invite). Simple negation of invitation, dating back to the 1600s.

Kelly Says

'Uninvited' guests have inspired countless comedy sketches and social awkwardness stories because showing up somewhere you weren't asked to go is universally awkward in human culture.

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