unwelcome

adjective

un·​wel·​come ˌən-ˈwel-kəm 

: not wanted or welcome

unwelcome news

an unwelcome guest

Synonyms of unwelcome

• unpleasant
• harsh
• unpleasing
• bad
• nasty

Examples of unwelcome in a Sentence

the unwelcome news ruined what had been a fine day

Recent Examples on the Web

The moves threw Ukraine’s military leadership into an unwelcome crisis at a time when its actions against Russia are starting to bear fruit and as Moscow has unleashed unrelenting aerial attacks. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Sure enough, an unwelcome raven from Harrenhal causes Ormund to hack at the table with his sword. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Chinese authorities have long seen Christianity as an unwelcome foreign influence and a threat to government control. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

When a manager conveys this, employees hear that new ideas are unwelcome and innovation is discouraged. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unwelcome

• welcome