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Definition of unwelcoming

unwelcoming

/ʌnˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/
un · wel · com · ing
Adverb:unwelcomingly
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unwelcoming Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not friendly, warm, or hospitable toward visitors or newcomers; failing to make people feel comfortable or wanted.

Example

"The receptionist gave the visitors a cold, unwelcoming stare when they entered the lobby."

2

Bleak, harsh, or unappealing in appearance or atmosphere (of a place or environment).

Example

"The concrete building had a gray, unwelcoming exterior that discouraged passersby from entering."

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• Rhymes for unwelcoming

• Nearby Words

unweighted
unwelcome
unwelcomely
unwelcoming
unwell
unwellness
unwhipped

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unwelcoming. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unwelcoming
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