unwelcome
adjective
un·wel·come
ˌən-ˈwel-kəm 
: not wanted or welcome
unwelcome news
an unwelcome guest
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Examples of unwelcome in a Sentence
the unwelcome news ruined what had been a fine day
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Recognizing that the occasional unwelcome behavior doesn’t mean that one of your kids should be treated with less kindness and love than the other will bring your whole family more peace and happiness.
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
The dolphins splashing in the sparkling waters off the Pacific Coast Highway are soon going to get an unwelcome ‒ and unhealthy ‒ surprise.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Far too often their reporting is crafted to endorse existing policies and avoid unwelcome news.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
According to TfL, ridership across the network remains at 90% of pre-pandemic levels — such a decrease may not be entirely unwelcome for the commuters who remain, given overcrowding caused frequent delays.
—Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
The dolphins splashing in the sparkling waters off the Pacific Coast Highway are soon going to get an unwelcome ‒ and unhealthy ‒ surprise.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Far too often their reporting is crafted to endorse existing policies and avoid unwelcome news.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
According to TfL, ridership across the network remains at 90% of pre-pandemic levels — such a decrease may not be entirely unwelcome for the commuters who remain, given overcrowding caused frequent delays.
—Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Unwelcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwelcome. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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