unwelcome

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈwel.kəm/
US: /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

  1. Not wanted or appreciated in a place or situation.

    1. He was unwelcome here, so he left.
    2. Her constant complaining made her an unwelcome guest at the party, so nobody invited her again.

Synonyms

uninvited rejected undesired unaccepted
unwelcome transitive-verb

  1. To receive or greet someone in a way that is not friendly or inviting.

    1. The town unwelcomed strangers.
    2. The refugees were unwelcomed by residents fearful of strain on local resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "unwelcome" is /ʌnˈwel.kəm/ in British English and /ʌnˈwel.kəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unwelcome": uninvited, rejected, undesired, unaccepted.

Example usage of "unwelcome": "He was unwelcome here, so he left.". More examples on the page.