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
In 2026, the company agreed to settle an Italian investigation into subcontractors without admitting wrongdoing, drawing unwelcome attention to the brand’s operations.
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Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Whether invasive, toxic, or otherwise unwelcome, keep these flowers out of your yard.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Finally, keep your garage door closed so that unwelcome visitors don't sneak in unexpectedly.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
An unwelcome surprise in Medicaid work requirements Guidance released Monday offers the most detail yet about how new work requirements will change the Medicaid program, which serves close to 70 million people.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 June 2026
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Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Whether invasive, toxic, or otherwise unwelcome, keep these flowers out of your yard.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Finally, keep your garage door closed so that unwelcome visitors don't sneak in unexpectedly.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
An unwelcome surprise in Medicaid work requirements Guidance released Monday offers the most detail yet about how new work requirements will change the Medicaid program, which serves close to 70 million people.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwelcome
Adjective
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Toussaint, a Black British actor, also addressed unpleasant early backlash against his casting from internet trolls.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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No, the most unpleasant part of descending into New York City's vast sewer system, according to former urban explorer Steve Duncan, was the cockroaches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Ikutiminu, who will attend UC Irvine in the fall, even spoke with musicians about how to create a sound that would be less harsh than the vuvuzela.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Without toxic acids Tripathi’s breakthrough eliminates the harsh chemicals.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The remarks not only referred to the aesthetics of the game – tedious matches devoid of skillful merit that were unpleasing to watch.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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Usually a team of elegant offense, Michigan instead clanked 13 triples off the rim and relied on its inside defensive ferocity to win a game nearly as aesthetically unpleasing as UConn’s 53-41 win over Butler in 2011.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Especially defensively, where the Sparks had seemingly been getting worse.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The festival begins next week for the World Cup, but part of Poplar Drive is already closed, and some neighbors say the closure is making traffic in the area even worse.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Flu season may be mostly behind us, but a nasty, highly contagious stomach bug is rising.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Rhaenyra is suddenly dealing with internal criticism, possible rebellions, subjects spray-painting nasty stuff on the walls and self-doubt.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Unwelcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwelcome. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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