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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Once the Fed meeting concludes today — and barring any unwelcome surprise — markets are poised to welcome Santa Claus and ring in the holidays, said Bank of America.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
And then there's Mikey (Denis Leary), an unwelcome guest from Lydia and Paul's past who comes to the open house but isn't really looking to buy.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
To some current and former law enforcement officials, Mr. Wray’s resignation is unwelcome and worrisome, an ominous sign of what may come under a president who has promised to carry out a campaign of retribution.
—Devlin Barrett, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Speaking of which: In the exclusive sneak peek above, Devin gets a most unwelcome surprise from not-dear ol’ dad Ernie, to be played by Rif Hutton (JAG, General Hospital).
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
And then there's Mikey (Denis Leary), an unwelcome guest from Lydia and Paul's past who comes to the open house but isn't really looking to buy.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
To some current and former law enforcement officials, Mr. Wray’s resignation is unwelcome and worrisome, an ominous sign of what may come under a president who has promised to carry out a campaign of retribution.
—Devlin Barrett, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Speaking of which: In the exclusive sneak peek above, Devin gets a most unwelcome surprise from not-dear ol’ dad Ernie, to be played by Rif Hutton (JAG, General Hospital).
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Unwelcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwelcome. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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