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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In winter especially—when they might be left out in cold kitchens and cabinets—hot water can cause ceramics to expand inconsistently, resulting in unwelcome cracks.
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Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Those who discover the details after closing often face unwelcome adjustments.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
In the brief clip (via Spin), the 51-year-old frontman of the Canadian rock band appears to be gambling in a casino when a female fan approaches him with an unwelcome request.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2026
However, for markets that had been eager for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts, the report landed as an unwelcome surprise.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Those who discover the details after closing often face unwelcome adjustments.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
In the brief clip (via Spin), the 51-year-old frontman of the Canadian rock band appears to be gambling in a casino when a female fan approaches him with an unwelcome request.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2026
However, for markets that had been eager for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts, the report landed as an unwelcome surprise.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Unwelcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwelcome. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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