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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Many of the changes that capitalism brings, including the destruction of old industries and the rise of mass migration, are profoundly unwelcome to the Jacksonian spirit.
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Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Vladislav Gavrikov, who bolted in free agency over the summer, returned to his old stomping grounds for the first time and picked up an assist for his new team and an unwelcome one for his former cohorts as well.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Once or Twice Per Week Frequent vacuuming is key to eliminating unwelcome allergens.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
However, unexpected and decidedly unwelcome guests keep turning up, including Beau’s brother, and a man who might be a homicidal maniac.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
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Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Vladislav Gavrikov, who bolted in free agency over the summer, returned to his old stomping grounds for the first time and picked up an assist for his new team and an unwelcome one for his former cohorts as well.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Once or Twice Per Week Frequent vacuuming is key to eliminating unwelcome allergens.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
However, unexpected and decidedly unwelcome guests keep turning up, including Beau’s brother, and a man who might be a homicidal maniac.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Unwelcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwelcome. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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