unsolicited question

[/ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd ˈkwɛʃtʃən/]
nounpl: unsolicited questions
pergunta não solicitada
1. A question asked without being invited, requested, or prompted by the other person
He asked an unsolicited question during the meeting, interrupting the presentation.
Ele fez uma pergunta não solicitada durante a reunião, interrompendo a apresentação.
2. An inquiry posed without prior permission or authorization from the recipient
The journalist received criticism for asking unsolicited questions about the celebrity's private life.
A jornalista recebeu críticas por fazer perguntas não solicitadas sobre a vida privada da celebridade.
In Brazilian and American business culture, unsolicited questions are often viewed as impolite or disruptive in formal settings. However, in more informal or creative environments, they may be encouraged as a sign of engagement and critical thinking. The perception varies significantly by context and organizational culture.
NYC Slang
out-of-pocket question
Synonyms / Sinônimos
uninvited questionunwelcome questionimpertinent questionintrusive questionpresumptuous question
Antonyms / Antônimos
solicited questioninvited questionrequested questionwelcome question

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pergunta não solicitada
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pergunta sem ser pedido
Colloquial variant, more informal
São Paulo
pergunta não solicitada
Standard formal usage, business contexts
Portugal
pergunta não pedida
European Portuguese variant, slightly different phrasing

Related Words

unsolicited adviceunsolicited contactinterruptintrudeinquisitive

Related Idioms & Phrases

ask out of turn
speak out of line
stick your nose where it doesn't belong
overstep the mark
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