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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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Such “poison pills” can award extra shares to nonhostile shareholders, and are a common tactic when a company is fending off an unwelcome suitor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 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.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

That bankruptcy-related delay triggered this unwelcome outcome, so your frustration is perfectly valid, not that knowing that helps you now.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Shipments will be checked by Woody during loading at Ballycastle and arrival at the island to ensure there are no unwelcome stowaways.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

I never felt so out of place as I did when I walked there, so much an unwelcome intruder.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin