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The synonyms of “Unwelcome” are: unwished, unwished-for, unwanted, uninvited, unbidden, unasked, unrequested, unsolicited, undesirable, undesired, unpopular, unfortunate, unlucky
Unwelcome as an Adjective
Definitions of "Unwelcome" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unwelcome” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Not welcome.
- Not wanted.
- Not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure.
- (of a guest or new arrival) not gladly received.
Synonyms of "Unwelcome" as an adjective (13 Words)
| unasked | (of a question) not asked. Unasked for advice. |
| unbidden | (especially of a thought or feeling) arising without conscious effort. Unbidden tears came to his eyes. |
| undesirable | Not wanted. The drug s undesirable side effects. |
| undesired | Not desired. Undesired effects were reported in 12 of 19 patients in the group. |
| unfortunate | Having or marked by bad fortune; unlucky. The delay at the airport was an unfortunate start to our holiday. |
| uninvited | Unwelcome and unwanted. Uninvited advances. |
| unlucky | Marked by or promising bad fortune. The visitors were unlucky to have a goal disallowed. |
| unpopular | Regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval. Unpopular ideas. |
| unrequested | Not requested. Finger bowls arrived unrequested before we realized we needed them. |
| unsolicited | Not asked for. Unsolicited junk mail. |
| unwanted | Not wanted; not needed. She felt unwanted. |
| unwished | Not wanted or desired. The treatments have unexpected and unwished for side effects. |
| unwished-for | Not welcome. |
Usage Examples of "Unwelcome" as an adjective
- Unwelcome attentions from men.
- Guards kept out unwelcome visitors.
- Unwelcome publicity.
- Unwelcome visitors.
- Unwelcome interruptions.
