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Grammar : Adj
Spell : wel-kuh m
Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɛl kəm



Definition of unwelcome

Origin :
  • early 14c., from un- (1) "not" + welcome (adj.). Cf. Middle Dutch onwillecome, German unwillkommen.
  • adj not wanted, desired
Example sentences :
  • She had left these two boys, unwelcome appendages in his sight.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • This was the most unwelcome intelligence he could have received.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • The task now imposed upon him was a most distasteful and unwelcome one.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • With the chill of unwelcome still upon them the officers said little.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • And again, the recollection of the signal-whistle heard by Molly was unwelcome.
  • Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • They were confused, unwelcome thoughts, but she entertained them valiantly.
  • Extract from : « Gloria and Treeless Street » by Annie Hamilton Donnell
  • “Unwelcome—that iss what it must stand for,” she laughed unpleasantly.
  • Extract from : « The Very Small Person » by Annie Hamilton Donnell
  • He was an unwelcome guest but he hadn't yet gratified Peter's curiosity.
  • Extract from : « The Vagrant Duke » by George Gibbs
  • And he had in his mind not wholly recognised yet unwelcome feelings about Esther.
  • Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown
  • Though the journey has been very pleasant the goal is not unwelcome.
  • Extract from : « Hidden Hand » by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth

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