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A snow day literally and figuratively falls from the sky, unbidden, and seems like a thing of wonder.
Susan Orlean

Meaning of "unbidden" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNBIDDEN

unbidden  [ʌnˈbɪdən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNBIDDEN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unbidden is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNBIDDEN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of unbidden in the English dictionary

The definition of unbidden in the dictionary is not ordered or commanded; voluntary or spontaneous. Other definition of unbidden is not invited or asked.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNBIDDEN


Aden
ˈeɪdən
Aidan
ˈeɪdən
bidden
ˈbɪdən
Croydon
ˈkrɔɪdən
Dryden
ˈdraɪdən
forbidden
fəˈbɪdən
guidon
ˈɡaɪdən
Haden
ˈheɪdən
Haydn
ˈhaɪdən
hidden
ˈhɪdən
laden
ˈleɪdən
Leiden
ˈlaɪdən
maiden
ˈmeɪdən
midden
ˈmɪdən
overbidden
ˈəʊvəˌbɪdən
Poseidon
pɒˈsaɪdən
ridden
ˈrɪdən
Sheridan
ˈʃɛrɪdən
unforbidden
ˌʌnfəˈbɪdən
widen
ˈwaɪdən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNBIDDEN

unbewailed
unbias
unbiased
unbiasedly
unbiasedness
unbiassed
unbiassedly
unbiassedness
unbiassing
unbiblical
unbigoted
unbilled
unbind
unbirthday
unbishop
unbitt
unbitten
unbitter
unblamable
unblamably

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNBIDDEN

angst-ridden
bedridden
bestridden
bug-ridden
debt-ridden
flea-ridden
hag-ridden
kitchen midden
outridden
overridden
plague-ridden
priest-ridden
sex-ridden
stridden
strife-ridden
sudden
swidden
underbidden
unhidden
unridden
well-hidden

Synonyms and antonyms of unbidden in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UNBIDDEN»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «unbidden» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of unbidden

Translation of «unbidden» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNBIDDEN

Find out the translation of unbidden to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unbidden from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unbidden» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

不速之客
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

unbidden
570 millions of speakers

English

unbidden
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अनिमंत्रित
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غير مطلوب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

непрошеные
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

unbidden
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অনাহূত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

spontané
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak dijawab
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ungebeten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

自発的に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

명령받지 않은
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Unbidden
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tự nhiên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அழைக்கப்படாத
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अनभिज्ञ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

davetsiz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

non invitato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nieproszony
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

непрошені
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

spontan
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

προσκαλούμενων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ongevraag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

unbidden
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

unbidden
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unbidden

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNBIDDEN»

The term «unbidden» is regularly used and occupies the 55.479 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNBIDDEN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unbidden

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4 QUOTES WITH «UNBIDDEN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word unbidden.
1
David Crosby
My songs emerge from my life, or wherever they do, unbidden and unplanned and completely on a schedule of their own.
2
Julia Glass
In my head, at least, the business of spinning stories has no closing time. Twists in my characters' lives, glimpses of their secrets, obstacles to their dreams... all arrive unbidden when I'm getting cash at the ATM, walking my son to camp, singing a hymn at a wedding.
3
Tom Glazer
Just this morning, out of a large memory for songs, and having been obsessed by them since childhood, suddenly, at the age of 84, I thought of a song I hadn't thought of in over 50 years. It came into my head unbidden.
4
Susan Orlean
A snow day literally and figuratively falls from the sky, unbidden, and seems like a thing of wonder.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNBIDDEN»

Discover the use of unbidden in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unbidden and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Unbidden Truth
And as she unravels the stunning trail of deception, hatred and a remarkable abiding love that holds the key to the mystery of Carol Fredricks, Barbara discovers that the unbidden truth may just damn them both.
Kate Wilhelm, 2012
2
Involuntary Autobiographical Memories: An Introduction to ...
This 2009 study promotes a new interpretation of involuntary autobiographical memories, a phenomenon previously defined as a sign of distress or trauma.
Dorthe Berntsen, 2009
3
Unbidden Desires
In this sequel to Hidden Feelings, the exciting adventures of Lori and Julie continue.
Donna Kelli, 2010
4
Unbidden Guests:
This is a very funny book, with a fast plot and a host of amusing characters, including an irritating and verbose vicar, a Russian botanist and a Brummie café owner, whose idiosyncrasies of speech are cleverly captured.
Martin Wilson, 2013
5
Flowers and Their Unbidden Guests
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
A. Kerner, 2010
6
Unbidden Angel
Unbidden Angel is an elegy for Robin Metz's wife, who died unexpectedly several years ago, not long after she and Metz were married. This collection forms a narrative grief cycle that attempts to speak through the horror of that loss.
Robin O. Metz, 2002
7
Love Comes Unbidden
With her estate, Four Winds, forfeited by Queen Elizabeth and awarded to a foreign courier, Frances Clifford is forced into marriage with Gaston de Vere, the man who had invaded her home, and vows never to let her unwanted husband claim her ...
Marion Gwyn, 1994
8
Moonstone
At Peacock Flats High she can barely handle the bullies and drama queens; her mom's a loser and Dad's a no-show; so when an elderly neighbor gives her a magical moonstone necklace and strange thing start to happen, Allie can't quite believe ...
Marilee Brothers
9
Bidden Unbidden
The second presentation is a "full music" version with interlined in standard hymn format. Finally, the hymn is set in "tune line" version, suitable for duplication in a bulletin. Part of the Abingdon Press Hymn Series.
‎2007
10
Freedom and Value: Freedom’s Influence on Welfare and ...
Unbidden. Pleasures. A third objection is that even if our world is replete with free and responsible action, the vast majority of attitudinalpleasures arise unbidden, and, hence, unfreely (unless merely indirectly and unintentionally freely).
Ishtiyaque Haji, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNBIDDEN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unbidden is used in the context of the following news items.
1
60% of People Have Fallen Asleep Holding Their Phone, Motorola …
Did it leap into your grasp, unbidden? Is it impossible for you to distinguish its warmth from that of your palm? You are not alone. Technology giant/possible ... «People Magazine, Jul 15»
2
What is going on in Donald Trump's head?
Lately, as I follow American politics, a question keeps nagging at me, resurfacing unbidden in idle moments over coffee, or while waiting on station platforms: ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
Stonewall Inn May Be Historic, but to Regulars, It's Just a Bar
Unbidden, they came by the thousands. On the warm Friday in June when the Supreme Court declared same-sex marriage legal throughout the country, ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
4
Boy critical after alleged beating for eating cake unbidden
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — Hagerstown police say a 9-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was handcuffed ant beaten for eating a piece of birthday ... «WTOP, Jul 15»
5
PennySaver fans mourn passing of a 'dinosaur'
In its unbidden pages, readers found cheap handymen and two-for-one entrees and ravenous pet snakes. Free dirt, first cars and political promises. Stuffed ... «OCRegister, May 15»
6
Rock Legend
Produced by Michael Reynolds. The five-page note came by mail, unbidden, in March 1986, handwritten on plain paper in a pleasant scrawl: “Dear Mr. Kellogg,. «New York Times, May 15»
7
SAVAGE LOVE
Dear Dan: I am a 37-year-old man, and I sometimes get unbidden erections in public. They aren't glaringly obvious unless maybe I'm wearing a swimsuit at the ... «Boulder Weekly, Apr 15»
8
David Savona
The unbidden ashtray. I never asked for it, but the waiter knew it was something I needed. No one questioned my cigar, no one paid mind to the smoke as it ... «Cigar Aficionado, Apr 15»
9
Exclusive Photos: THE UNBIDDEN Promises Supernatural Thrills
To celebrate the completion of principal photography on Quentin Lee's supernatural thriller The Unbidden, we have a gorgeously dark set of new, exclusive stills ... «TwitchFilm, Mar 15»
10
Unbidden Photo Advice: The Podium Shot
Nancy Writebol (left) and her husband, David Writebol, lecture at the Dallas Theological Seminary Thursday, February 12, 2015 in Dallas. Nancy Writebol was ... «Dallas Morning News, Mar 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Unbidden [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/unbidden>. Apr 2024 ».
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