as in unpleasant
not giving pleasure to the mind or senses
the unwelcome news ruined what had been a fine day
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Recent Examples of unwelcome
There’s nothing quite like the experience of traveling the country as a Black person, a country built by our ancestors on slave labor, and still feeling unwelcome, still feeling subject to patrols and abuse made legal with badges and laws.
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Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
Donald Trump has set a new, and unwelcome, benchmark in his presidency.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The latter are destined to encounter surprises, usually unwelcome ones, as a result of their differences in operating modes, which can derail a relationship by violating the expectations captured by the plan.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Too many university departments are ideological monocultures, with evangelical Christians and social conservatives often left to feel unwelcome.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unwelcome
Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
Donald Trump has set a new, and unwelcome, benchmark in his presidency.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The latter are destined to encounter surprises, usually unwelcome ones, as a result of their differences in operating modes, which can derail a relationship by violating the expectations captured by the plan.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Too many university departments are ideological monocultures, with evangelical Christians and social conservatives often left to feel unwelcome.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwelcome
Adjective
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Daily use by adolescents and adults can result in another unpleasant side effect: uncontrollable vomiting, according to a 2021 study.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
5 May 2025
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Vivian Yin’s will contains an unpleasant surprise for her daughters.—
Ilana Masad,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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From adorable accents to cozy touches, drivers are increasingly looking for ways to make their commutes and grocery runs just a bit more enjoyable—perhaps to offset the harsh reality of gas prices (and everything else).—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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This garment gets exposed to harsher conditions than most clothing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Smears on non-sensor areas of the tiara are like bug debris on your hood, aesthetically unpleasing but not harmful.—
Eric Tegler,
Popular Mechanics,
1 Oct. 2019
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His side's inability to finish off the game against Burnley on the other hand was very unpleasing.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
1 Feb. 2018
Adjective
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Below, a few of my favorite books about bad mothering, from the benignly neglectful to the downright evil.—
Sarah Harman,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Aid groups say the humanitarian crisis is worse than at any time in the 19-month war.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Time,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The apps have a nasty trick that fools users into the initial download, and once on a phone, the damage is done.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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He’s been the spirit of the Panthers’ skillfully nasty style the previous two springs.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2025
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“Unwelcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwelcome. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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