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

In the fight game, substitute opponents are often unwelcome curveballs and exhaustion is both common and expected after the focus of a big bout. — Oskar Garcia, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Luckily, the right prevention methods can keep unwelcome mice out. — Lauren Murphy, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2026

Another unwelcome injury to a key player Rookie receiver De’Zhaun Stribling had to be helped off the field midway through the second quarter after suffering what appeared to be a non-contact injury to his left leg. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2026

But the speed and tone of the crackdown have already made some foreign traders feel unwelcome. — Vivianne Wandera, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unwelcome

• welcome