adjective
Uncommon
unwelcome
Unwelcome (adjective) means not wanted or gladly received. Example: “His unsolicited advice was 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
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- unwelcomes
- Past tense
- unwelcomed
- Comparative
- unwelcomer
- Superlative
- unwelcomest
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Etymology
From un- (\"not\") plus welcome.
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unwished
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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.
