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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But its survival was nearly cut short — by unwelcome guests.
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Sarah Hutter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Not surprising but not unwelcome for the bulls, either.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
In January 2024, after six months of unwelcome attention, Bearse received a permanent restraining order against him.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Alarr’s unwelcome physical touching made Plaintiff feel offended, uncomfortable, humiliated and intimidated.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Hutter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Not surprising but not unwelcome for the bulls, either.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
In January 2024, after six months of unwelcome attention, Bearse received a permanent restraining order against him.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Alarr’s unwelcome physical touching made Plaintiff feel offended, uncomfortable, humiliated and intimidated.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 13 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2025.
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