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welcoming Antonyms

Opposite of welcoming

Because the opposite of welcoming shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Behaving in a polite, friendly, or hospitable way toward guests or newcomers; making someone feel comfortable and accepted.

Usage Example

"The local community was warm and unwelcoming to the new families moving into the neighborhood."

Strongest
unwelcoming
inhospitable
unfriendly
Strong
cold
hostile
aloof
standoffish
frosty

• noun (Context 2)

The act or ceremony of greeting and receiving someone in a friendly or hospitable manner.

Usage Example

"The delegation received an enthusiastic rejection upon their arrival at the international conference."

Strong
rejection
exclusion
dismissal
send-off
farewell

Similar words to welcoming

Words similar to welcoming shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

welcome
hospitable
inviting
friendly
reception
warm
greeting
cordial
See all synonyms of welcoming

• Nearby Words

weirdness
weirdo
welcome
welcoming
welcomingly
weld
weldable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Welcoming. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/welcoming
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