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unwelcome Synonyms

Another word for unwelcome

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• adjective (Context 1)

Not gladly received, wanted, or invited; causing displeasure or discomfort.

Usage Example

"The sudden drop in temperature was an unwanted surprise for the spring gardeners."

Strongest
unwanted
undesirable
Strong
uninvited
disagreeable
unpleasant
unsolicited
intrusive
Weak
uncouth

Opposites of unwelcome

The opposite of unwelcome shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

welcome
wanted
desirable
pleasing
agreeable
pleasant
invited
See all opposites of unwelcome

• Nearby Words

unwed
unwedded
unweighted
unwelcome
unwelcomely
unwelcoming
unwell

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unwelcome. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unwelcome
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