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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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
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—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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“Unwelcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwelcome. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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