unwelcome

/ ʌnˈwɛlkəm /

adjective

1. (of persons) not welcome

2. causing dissatisfaction or displeasure

Other Word Forms

• unwelcomely adverb
• unwelcomeness noun

Example Sentences

The moment was an unwelcome reminder of what residents grappled with decades ago.

From Los Angeles Times

With a challenging campaign ahead, some will see today's public hints of a continuing rift between the party leaders as unhelpful and unwelcome.

From BBC

The contest is an unwelcome distraction from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, as it has the potential to become a vehicle for unhappy MPs and party members to express their discontent with the leadership.

From BBC

Given the high quality of “Rubber Soul”‘s timeless contents, “Run for Your Life” makes for an unwelcome eyesore, especially on a record that, for the most part, champions progressive gender ethics.

From Salon

This summer, the report revealed that 45 claims against Wallace had been substantiated, including one of unwelcome physical contact and three of being in a state of undress.

From BBC

Related Words

• disagreeable 
• distasteful 
• objectionable 
• obnoxious 
• unacceptable 
• undesirable 
• uninvited 
• unpleasant 
• unwanted