unwelcome

adjective

un·​wel·​come ˌən-ˈwel-kəm How to pronounce unwelcome (audio)
Synonyms of unwelcomenext
: not wanted or welcome
unwelcome news
an unwelcome guest

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the unwelcome news ruined what had been a fine day
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Unlike Altamont, the Hells Angels were unwelcome visitors this time rather than an unofficial security force. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 Tropical Storm Moke has formed in the vast Pacific Ocean, a system that could again threaten Hawaii with over a foot of rain just days after the state's unwelcome visit from Hurricane Lala. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Residents of Pennsylvania’s Dauphin County — home of the state capital, Harrisburg, and the chocolaty oasis of Hersheypark — were shocked with unwelcome news in December 2024. — Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026 As the deadline approached, the same kind of dissent became increasingly unwelcome. — Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwelcome

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unwelcome was in the 14th century

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“Unwelcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwelcome. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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