as in unpleasant
not giving pleasure to the mind or senses
the unwelcome news ruined what had been a fine day
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Recent Examples of unwelcome
And some may be thrust as unwelcome intruders into the home range of another member of their species.
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
An unwelcome surprise offered an opportunity to reimagine By Katherine Burns OlsonPhotography by Michael P. H. Clifford
November 4, 2024
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
—Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
The first show in the city was also marked by an unwelcome development, as bassist Guy Berryman was absent due to illness.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
And so influential Chinese observers see Trump as one who brings unwelcome chaos and unpredictability — as well as his beloved tariffs.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
An unwelcome surprise offered an opportunity to reimagine By Katherine Burns OlsonPhotography by Michael P. H. Clifford
November 4, 2024
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
—Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
The first show in the city was also marked by an unwelcome development, as bassist Guy Berryman was absent due to illness.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
And so influential Chinese observers see Trump as one who brings unwelcome chaos and unpredictability — as well as his beloved tariffs.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwelcome
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Especially at maximum volume, the speakers have a harsh quality that’s unpleasant to listen to for long.PCMAG, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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While fermentation is essential for distillation, a secondary fermentation can lead to unpleasant tastes, off aromas, and the creation of methyl alcohol.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The combination of this injury, the failure to find the anticipated wealth and the overall harsh conditions faced by the expedition contributed to Coronado's eventual decision to return to Mexico City in 1542.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Avoid triggers: Identify and avoid known irritants, such as soap and laundry detergents containing fragrances or other harsh chemicals. Try an oatmeal bath: Oatmeal baths can soothe dry, itchy, irritated skin.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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Smears on non-sensor areas of the tiara are like bug debris on your hood, aesthetically unpleasing but not harmful.Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 1 Oct. 2019
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His side's inability to finish off the game against Burnley on the other hand was very unpleasing.SI.com, SI.com, 1 Feb. 2018
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Various forecasts have pointed to the possibility of inflation getting worse and the national debt swelling further.Bryan Mena, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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His deputy, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who heads the disaster response, said Thursday that floods this year were expected to be worse than 2014, when more than 250,000 people were displaced and 21 killed.Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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After Kyle updated her on her current relationship with The Agency founder, Sutton admitted she wasn't convinced that things wouldn't turn nasty once the matter of money got involved.Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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That kind of personal data theft is nasty but understandable.PCMAG, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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