Antonyms for unwelcome

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

Synonyms for unwelcome

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