Unwelcomed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unwelcomed

 

[ ˌʌnˈwɛlkəmd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Not wanted or received with pleasure; unwelcome.

Synonyms

undesired, uninvited, unwanted

Examples of usage

  • It was an unwelcomed surprise to see him at the party.
  • She felt unwelcomed by the hostile stares of the crowd.
Context #2 | Adjective

action

Not received or accepted in a friendly manner; unwelcome.

Synonyms

undesired, uninvited, unwanted

Examples of usage

  • His unwelcomed remarks caused tension in the room.
  • The unwelcomed changes to the schedule upset many employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "unwelcomed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não bem-vindo

🇮🇳 अस्वागत

🇩🇪 unerwünscht

🇮🇩 tidak diinginkan

🇺🇦 небажаний

🇵🇱 niepożądany

🇯🇵 歓迎されない

🇫🇷 non bienvenu

🇪🇸 no bienvenido

🇹🇷 hoş karşılanmayan

🇰🇷 환영받지 못하는

🇸🇦 غير مرحب به

🇨🇿 nevítaný

🇸🇰 nevítaný

🇨🇳 不受欢迎

🇸🇮 nezaželen

🇮🇸 ólöngun

🇰🇿 қош келмеген

🇬🇪 არასასურველი

🇦🇿 arzuolunmaz

🇲🇽 no bienvenido

Etymology

The word 'unwelcomed' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'welcomed' which is the past participle of the verb 'welcome.' The concept of being unwelcomed has been present in human interactions for centuries, as people have always had preferences for who they want to receive warmly. The feeling of being unwelcomed can lead to discomfort and tension in social situations.

See also: unwelcome, unwelcomeness, unwelcoming, welcome, welcoming.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,319, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.