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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Some of the bill's provisions may have unwelcome side effects, CNBC's Jon Fortt reports.
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Earlier this year another unwelcome critter delayed a flight in Australia.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 10 July 2025
Through the first half of Maryland’s season, Brand received more than a few unwelcome texts.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2025
The most logical conclusion was also the most unwelcome.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Earlier this year another unwelcome critter delayed a flight in Australia.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 10 July 2025
Through the first half of Maryland’s season, Brand received more than a few unwelcome texts.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2025
The most logical conclusion was also the most unwelcome.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 23 June 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 22 Jul. 2025.
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