non grata
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of non grata
First recorded in 1925–30; abstracted from persona non grata
Example Sentences
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As the mood of the nation sours on Silicon Valley’s vision for the future, Flock cameras and data centers have become persona non grata in several communities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
The move prompted a furious reaction from the Peruvian government and triggered a diplomatic tit-for-tat, which included Peru's Congress voting to declare Sheinbaum persona non grata.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
He may not quite be persona non grata there these days - he gave a speech at the Uefa Congress in February - but there is clear friction.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Choi becoming persona non grata for pot hardly seemed fair in light of that horrifying revelation.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026
The other members of the group became persona non grata one by one.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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