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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Locals, fired up by rumors that such a redesignation could lead to unwelcome tourism, development, or even them being pushed off their land, packed a town hall meeting.
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Late in a recent practice, Baugh whiffed on a blitzing defender after stopping cold three periods earlier, earning an unwelcome spot on the next day’s report.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The rise may be unwelcome news for those hoping to buy a home this spring, typically the busiest time of year for the housing market.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 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.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Late in a recent practice, Baugh whiffed on a blitzing defender after stopping cold three periods earlier, earning an unwelcome spot on the next day’s report.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The rise may be unwelcome news for those hoping to buy a home this spring, typically the busiest time of year for the housing market.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 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.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Unwelcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwelcome. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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