unwelcome

/ʌnˈwɛl.kɒm/

Definitions

1. adjective

not wanted or accepted; not welcome

“The unwelcome guests overstayed their welcome.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is not wanted or accepted

“The unwelcome intruder was caught by the security guards.”

3. verb

to make someone or something not wanted or accepted

“The new policy unwelcome by many was implemented despite opposition.”

Synonyms

  • uninvited
  • unwanted

Antonyms

  • wanted
  • welcome