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
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Never place your luggage on the hotel room floor, bed, or furniture, as these surfaces may harbor bed bugs and other unwelcome critters.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
When left unattended in a basement for a prolonged period, things are bound to acquire mold and mildew or become infested with unwelcome guests.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
One very unwelcome noise was the homophobic chant heard on a couple of occasions in the first half.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The data shows how Muslim Americans are systematically denied opportunities, targeted and made to feel unwelcome in their own country.
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Tazheen Nizam,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
When left unattended in a basement for a prolonged period, things are bound to acquire mold and mildew or become infested with unwelcome guests.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
One very unwelcome noise was the homophobic chant heard on a couple of occasions in the first half.
—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The data shows how Muslim Americans are systematically denied opportunities, targeted and made to feel unwelcome in their own country.
—
Tazheen Nizam,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unwelcome
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“Unwelcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwelcome. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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