unwelcomed

The unwelcomed guest stood awkwardly in the doorway.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not received with pleasure or hospitality: "unwelcomed" describes something or someone that is not greeted with warmth, enthusiasm, or acceptance. It implies a lack of welcome or a negative reception.

Usage Examples

• (A visitor who was not received with friendliness.)
• (Unsolicited or poorly received guidance.)
• (Changes that were not accepted or approved.)

Advanced Usage

• "unwelcomed intrusion": an unwanted or forced entry into a situation.

  • The sudden phone call was an unwelcomed intrusion during dinner. (An interruption that was not appreciated.)

• "unwelcomed news": information that is received with displeasure or distress.

  • The unwelcomed news of the layoffs spread quickly through the office. (Bad news that caused unhappiness.)

Variants and Related Words

• Unwelcoming (adj): not friendly or inviting.

  • The unwelcoming atmosphere made the new students feel nervous. (A cold or hostile environment.)

• Welcome (adj/verb/noun): received gladly; to greet with pleasure.

  • She gave a warm welcome to the visitors. (A friendly reception.)

Synonyms

• Unwelcome: not wanted or pleasing.
• Uninvited: not asked to come or participate.
• Undesirable: not wanted or considered unpleasant.

Antonyms

• Welcome: received with pleasure.
• Invited: asked to attend or participate.
• Desired: wanted or wished for.

Related Idioms

• "To feel unwelcomed": to perceive oneself as not being accepted or liked.

  • He felt unwelcomed at the family reunion. (He sensed he was not wanted.)

• "To give an unwelcomed reception": to treat someone or something coldly or with hostility.

  • The committee gave an unwelcomed reception to the new proposal. (They rejected or ignored the idea.)