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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Marx’s jitters may be due to recent unwelcome scrutiny by conservative talk radio hosts.
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
Busch’s redemption arc On the popular Racing Reference site, which serves as the keeper of all NASCAR stats, there’s a sobering and unwelcome reminder on Busch’s statistics page.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Given this unwelcome trend, there is growing interest in a wide variety of GPS alternatives.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Small mistakes could be to blame for the sudden and persistent arrival of ants, flies, roaches, mice, and other unwelcome visitors.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
Busch’s redemption arc On the popular Racing Reference site, which serves as the keeper of all NASCAR stats, there’s a sobering and unwelcome reminder on Busch’s statistics page.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Given this unwelcome trend, there is growing interest in a wide variety of GPS alternatives.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Small mistakes could be to blame for the sudden and persistent arrival of ants, flies, roaches, mice, and other unwelcome visitors.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 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 6 Jun. 2026.
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