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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Out-of-control government spending at the state and national levels and stifling regulations have made Illinois an unwelcome place to do business.
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Chris Miller, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
But those tariffs are expected to send prices skyrocketing in the interim, an unwelcome development for Americans already struggling with years of elevated prices.
—Tony Romm, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Some of the chemicals used to control weeds, crabgrass, and other unwelcome visitors can drift into your neighbor’s yard, leading to the loss of beneficial insects and plants, as well as unpleasant smells, warns Phillips.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
The goal is not to make the older white crowds feel unwelcome but to ensure a robust future for art forms that will need new audiences to remain viable in the future.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
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Chris Miller, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
But those tariffs are expected to send prices skyrocketing in the interim, an unwelcome development for Americans already struggling with years of elevated prices.
—Tony Romm, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Some of the chemicals used to control weeds, crabgrass, and other unwelcome visitors can drift into your neighbor’s yard, leading to the loss of beneficial insects and plants, as well as unpleasant smells, warns Phillips.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
The goal is not to make the older white crowds feel unwelcome but to ensure a robust future for art forms that will need new audiences to remain viable in the future.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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