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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Don’t Futurism, Mr. Foster writes, “exists to dispense warnings, highlight issues, and point out consequences, which often makes it an unwelcome guest in communities built on optimism, positivity, and forward momentum.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The rift is an unwelcome complication as the U.S. works to keep Iran contained and persuade Tehran to give up its nuclear program.

From The Wall Street Journal

When communicating what you think might be unwelcome news, your tone is as important as the content.

From MarketWatch

For tech investors, it’s uncomfortable—and largely—unwelcome territory.

From Barron's

It raised the amount he had to pay his siblings to get them out - a presumably unwelcome side effect.

From BBC

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