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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What Causes Acute Gastroenteritis? Most cases of acute gastroenteritis are the result of unwelcome microbes infecting your GI tract.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Homemade grills come in handy for homeless people living and sleeping on the streets, but are like candy to the rats who soon become their cohabitants, as well as becoming the unwelcome neighbors of nearby residents.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 27 July 2025
Governments could demand manipulation to censor unwelcome facts and promote propaganda.
—Steven Levy, Wired News, 25 July 2025
Even trying to scroll down, click a link, or enter text involves unwelcome stuttering or pausing, things that weren't noticeable on the M1 Air or even the A16 iPad.
—ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Homemade grills come in handy for homeless people living and sleeping on the streets, but are like candy to the rats who soon become their cohabitants, as well as becoming the unwelcome neighbors of nearby residents.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 27 July 2025
Governments could demand manipulation to censor unwelcome facts and promote propaganda.
—Steven Levy, Wired News, 25 July 2025
Even trying to scroll down, click a link, or enter text involves unwelcome stuttering or pausing, things that weren't noticeable on the M1 Air or even the A16 iPad.
—ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
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 Aug. 2025.
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