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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But in a world where gay representation at all is still on a dearth onscreen — and especially in mainstream animation — the satire isn’t unwelcome.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Permanent white water The macro tailwind is real and unwelcome.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Americans are souring on capitalism, a development that, while unwelcome for CEOs, might at least bring them into focus.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
The hantavirus outbreak on a cruise that departed from Argentina last month has cast an unwelcome spotlight on Tierra del Fuego, a region well known for its biodiversity and bird-watching, authorities and guides say.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 10 May 2026
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Permanent white water The macro tailwind is real and unwelcome.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Americans are souring on capitalism, a development that, while unwelcome for CEOs, might at least bring them into focus.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
The hantavirus outbreak on a cruise that departed from Argentina last month has cast an unwelcome spotlight on Tierra del Fuego, a region well known for its biodiversity and bird-watching, authorities and guides say.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 10 May 2026
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“Unwelcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwelcome. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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