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Definitions

unwelcome

ADJECTIVE
not wanted, desired
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disagreeable distasteful objectionable obnoxious unacceptable undesirable uninvited unpleasant unwanted
WEAK
blackballed displeasing exceptionable excess baggage excluded ill-favored inadmissible left out in cold lousy not in the picture rejected repellent shut out thankless unasked unpopular unsought unwished-for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
acceptable agreeable delightful desirable good nice pleasant pleasing welcome
WEAK
wanted

Example Sentences

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It marked a sharp turn away from the US to China, and a particularly unwelcome one for American car firms, which have long dominated the Canadian market.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

For the ECB, that is an unwelcome development even as there were few signs of a pickup beyond a 4.9% increase in energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The cost of gasoline hit an unwelcome benchmark in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday as the average price per gallon officially reached the $6 mark, according to the American Automobile Assn.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The revision was unwelcome news for home-builder stocks—but all hope may not be lost for 2026 home sales.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Hamlet’s sudden departure was strange and unwelcome news.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein