UNWELCOME Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

unwelcome

adjective

ˌən-ˈwel-kəm

Definition of unwelcome

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 Every campaign faces an unwelcome test when controversy strikes. — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 30 July 2026 Employees learn whether governance is real by observing what happens when speed conflicts with safety, revenue conflicts with fairness, or an executive sponsor receives unwelcome evidence. — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 How to Get Rid of Ants in Pots If the ants are near your home or just unwelcome, there are a few easy ways to encourage them to move on, according to our experts. — Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026 Blake was subsequently arrested on suspicion of unwelcome touching, Blake’s attorney, Sean Hightower, exclusively told PEOPLE. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwelcome

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Adjective

This was because Lawrence made a point to make the experience as unpleasant as possible for her costar.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
The reduction in intake was not caused by making the food unpleasant.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Definition of unpleasant

Adjective

The plan would sanction top Russian leaders and introduce harsh new penalties on nations that purchase oil and natural gas from Russia.

— Claudia Grisales, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
Lebson and Richards ⁠denied that allegation, saying that Robert Gilman was held in extremely harsh conditions, tortured and injected with mind-altering drugs by guards, treatment that led to his transfer to the civilian hospital.

— Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of harsh

Adjective

The identity of the unpleasing Lindsay Marriott’s slayer has no pressing interest.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
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

Definition of unpleasing

Adjective

Under its guidance, untold hectares of nasty greenery have succumbed to billions of dollars in herbicide.

— Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
The schedule is nasty, too, with the Wolverines’ first five Power 4 opponents all capable of winning nine or more games this year.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of nasty

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