adjective
unwelcome
adjective
1
Not wanted or gladly received.
"His unsolicited advice was unwelcome."
"She felt unwelcome at the family gathering."
How to Use Unwelcome
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something or someone that isn't wanted or made to feel wanted.
Common pairings
unwelcome news
unwelcome guest
unwelcome attention
Word Forms
unwelcomer comparative, unwelcomed past tense, unwelcomes singular, unwelcomest superlative
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Etymology
From un- (\"not\") plus welcome.