unaufgefordert

without being asked, spontaneously

adverb un-OWF-ge-for-dert Rare

Also means

of one's own accord

Usage Note

unaufgefordert describes initiative taken without a prior request: unaufgefordert helfen, unaufgefordert einsenden. It highlights proactive behaviour; used in official contexts (e.g. unsolicited job applications).

Examples

"Er bot unaufgefordert seine Hilfe an."

Natural Translation

He offered his help without being asked.

Literal Translation

He offered without-being-asked his help.

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