unwelcome
adjective
un·wel·come
ˌən-ˈwel-kəm 
: not wanted or welcome
unwelcome news
an unwelcome guest
Examples of unwelcome in a Sentence
the unwelcome news ruined what had been a fine day
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The New World screwworm, a parasitic fly, is making an unwelcome comeback this summer, 60 years after it was officially eradicated from the United States.
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Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Simsbury residents have reacted with widespread opposition, largely based on concerns about overdevelopment, worsening traffic, a costly spike in school enrollments and unwelcome change to what traditionally has been a semi-rural town.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Leaders can make openness real by showing that bad news is useful, not unwelcome.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
His hardline immigration policies, which have left some international fans feeling unwelcome in the US, are overshadowing the countdown to kickoff.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Simsbury residents have reacted with widespread opposition, largely based on concerns about overdevelopment, worsening traffic, a costly spike in school enrollments and unwelcome change to what traditionally has been a semi-rural town.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Leaders can make openness real by showing that bad news is useful, not unwelcome.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
His hardline immigration policies, which have left some international fans feeling unwelcome in the US, are overshadowing the countdown to kickoff.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unwelcome
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“Unwelcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwelcome. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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