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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Sam Amick, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
This month, millions of seniors will receive unwelcome news.
—Robert Goldberg, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
How to Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs Use the following tips to deal with any unwelcome boxelder bugs looking to share your home for the winter.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
Opponents say an Airbnb would create an unwelcome and noisy party vibe.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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 7 Oct. 2025.
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