Synonyms of unwelcome

unwelcome

adjective

ˌən-ˈwel-kəm 

as in unpleasant

not giving pleasure to the mind or senses

the unwelcome news ruined what had been a fine day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unpleasant
• harsh
• unpleasing
• bad
• nasty
• ugly
• sour
• bitter
• horrible
• disgusting
• disagreeable
• awful
• sickening
• rotten
• shocking
• distasteful
• wicked
• uncongenial
• unpalatable
• unsavory
• displeasing
• dreadful
• unlovely
• hideous
• icky
• annoying
• vile
• yucky
• sick
• obnoxious
• irritating
• hateful
• repulsive
• odious
• loathsome
• revolting
• offensive
• repugnant
• appalling
• invidious
• abhorrent
• scandalous
• abominable
• horrid
• obscene
• gross
• ghastly
• repellent
• nauseating
• unholy
• hellish
• foul
• aggravating
• noisome
• bilious
• nauseous
• horrendous
• villainous
• vexing
• seamy
• miserable
• beastly
• revulsive
• gnarly
• galling
• wretched
• god-awful
• crummy
• crappy
• lousy
• sucky
• cruddy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• welcome
• pleasant
• grateful
• nice
• good
• agreeable
• congenial
• satisfying
• pleasurable
• gratifying
• palatable
• delightful
• delicious
• pleasing
• friendly
• sweet
• charming
• amiable
• dreamy
• jolly
• kindly
• delectable
• felicitous
• cheery

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unwelcome

This will help prevent any unwelcome surprises down the road. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

There’s no argument that respiratory viruses and gastrointestinal bacteria ought to be unwelcome guests in our living spaces. — Mike McRae 03, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

In the final days of summer, as New Yorkers hold on to their last al fresco dinners and natural tans, cloudy skies are the most unwelcome sight. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026

His conduct was inappropriate, unwelcome, and most importantly, created a hostile work environment. — Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 1 Sep. 2026