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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Lyke’s unwelcome turn in the spotlight sounds the alarm.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The White House has heard from unhappy Gulf and European allies about the strait’s closure and the unwelcome prospect of future Iranian control.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
At the same time, homeowners in many communities are getting hit with the unwelcome consequences of the wild run-up in housing prices.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
The girl told an investigator from the Crimes Against Children Division that the contact was unwelcome, according to Jones' letter.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The White House has heard from unhappy Gulf and European allies about the strait’s closure and the unwelcome prospect of future Iranian control.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
At the same time, homeowners in many communities are getting hit with the unwelcome consequences of the wild run-up in housing prices.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
The girl told an investigator from the Crimes Against Children Division that the contact was unwelcome, according to Jones' letter.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 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 7 May. 2026.
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