adjective Uncommon

unwelcome

Unwelcome (adjective) means not wanted or gladly received. Example: “His unsolicited advice was unwelcome.”

adjective

Not wanted or gladly received.

"His unsolicited advice was unwelcome."

"She felt unwelcome at the family gathering."

How to use unwelcome

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something or someone that isn't wanted or made to feel wanted.

Common pairings

unwelcome news unwelcome guest unwelcome attention

unwelcomer comparative, unwelcomed past tense, unwelcomes singular, unwelcomest superlative

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What does “unwelcome” mean?

The word “unwelcome” means not wanted or gladly received. In plain terms, describes something or someone that isn't wanted or made to feel wanted.

How do you use “unwelcome” in a sentence?

Here is “unwelcome” used in a sentence: “His unsolicited advice was unwelcome.”

What part of speech is “unwelcome”?

“Unwelcome” is an adjective.

Is “unwelcome” a common word?

“Unwelcome” is an uncommon word in modern English.