unwelcome guest

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unwelcome guest

An unwelcome guest arrived at the party without an invitation.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An uninvited or unwanted visitor: A person who attends a social gathering, such as a party, without being invited or without contributing (e.g., paying an entry fee). This person's presence is typically considered intrusive or undesirable.
Usage
  • The term is used to describe a person whose arrival at an event is unexpected and not desired by the host or other guests.
  • It often implies a breach of social etiquette or protocol.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • The concept can be extended metaphorically to describe any unwanted element in a situation.
    • In the context of gardening, aphids are often the unwelcome guests of rose enthusiasts.
  • "To play the unwelcome guest": To deliberately place oneself in a situation where one is not wanted.
    • He knew he wasn't invited but decided to play the unwelcome guest anyway.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gatecrasher (n): A person who attends a party or event without an invitation. (A more specific synonym).
  • Interloper (n): A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.
  • Intruder (n): A person who enters a place without permission.
Synonyms
  • Crasher: Informal term for someone who attends without an invitation.
  • Party crasher: Specifically refers to someone who crashes a party.
  • Uninvited guest: A more polite or direct term with the same core meaning.
Related Phrases
  • To crash a party: The action of being an unwelcome guest.
    • They tried to crash the party but were turned away at the door.
  • To show up unannounced: To arrive without prior notice, which may result in being an unwelcome guest.
    • Please call first; I don't appreciate it when people show up unannounced.
Related Idioms
  • A bull in a china shop: Someone who is clumsy in a delicate situation, often causing damage or disruption like an unwelcome guest.
    • At the formal negotiation, his blunt comments made him feel like a bull in a china shop.
  • The elephant in the room: A major problem or controversial issue that is obviously present but avoided as a subject for discussion, metaphorically an "unwelcome guest" in a conversation.
    • His recent firing was the elephant in the room during the office meeting.
unwelcome guest

An unwelcome guest arrived at the party without an invitation.

Noun
  1. someone who gets in (to a party) without an invitation or without paying

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