unwelcome
adjective
un·wel·come
ˌən-ˈwel-kəm 
: not wanted or welcome
unwelcome news
an unwelcome guest
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the unwelcome news ruined what had been a fine day
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However, when the big day finally arrived, the newlyweds had an unwelcome surprise.
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Bloating and irregular bowel motions become unwelcome, long-term residents due to the gut lining becoming more vulnerable to inflammation.
—Hasina Jeelani, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
Intermittent showers sweeping across Southern California on Sunday provided welcome relief for firefighters battling devastating wildfires but threatened to bring an unwelcome side effect — mudslides.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2025
Two key economic reports on tap this week are expected to show that inflation is running in place — unwelcome news for the Federal Reserve and especially bad news for investors counting on interest rate cuts to boost the value of their stocks and bonds.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Bloating and irregular bowel motions become unwelcome, long-term residents due to the gut lining becoming more vulnerable to inflammation.
—Hasina Jeelani, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
Intermittent showers sweeping across Southern California on Sunday provided welcome relief for firefighters battling devastating wildfires but threatened to bring an unwelcome side effect — mudslides.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2025
Two key economic reports on tap this week are expected to show that inflation is running in place — unwelcome news for the Federal Reserve and especially bad news for investors counting on interest rate cuts to boost the value of their stocks and bonds.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Unwelcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwelcome. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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