unwelcome

adjective

un·​wel·​come ˌən-ˈwel-kəm How to pronounce unwelcome (audio)
: not wanted or welcome
unwelcome news
an unwelcome guest

Examples of unwelcome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web My parents were fluent in spoken and written English, but their accents often left them feeling unwelcome in America. Victoria Song, The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024 That conclusion may sound preposterously quaint to some, unwelcome advice to a few, ridiculous puffery or an impossible goal to still others. David Baldacci, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unwelcome 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unwelcome was in the 14th century

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“Unwelcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwelcome. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

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