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
Recent Examples on the Web
The spreading conflict in the Persian Gulf has had a predictable but unwelcome impact on California drivers.
—
Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
While the figure skater has become known for her carefree and joyful persona, she has suddenly been thrust into the spotlight, which has brought some unwelcome attention.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
But the sandwich, created by Cincinnati's first McDonald's franchise owner whose clientele was predominantly Catholic, might be carrying an unwelcome surprise — parasites.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
While markets are currently pricing in two cuts this year, Ricchiuto expects that could actually be zero, which would be unwelcome news for stocks.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unwelcome
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
While the figure skater has become known for her carefree and joyful persona, she has suddenly been thrust into the spotlight, which has brought some unwelcome attention.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
But the sandwich, created by Cincinnati's first McDonald's franchise owner whose clientele was predominantly Catholic, might be carrying an unwelcome surprise — parasites.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
While markets are currently pricing in two cuts this year, Ricchiuto expects that could actually be zero, which would be unwelcome news for stocks.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unwelcome
Cite this Entry
“Unwelcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwelcome. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
