as in unpleasant
not giving pleasure to the mind or senses
the unwelcome news ruined what had been a fine day
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Recent Examples of unwelcome
After the crotchety old Tom Christie lands a surprise — and unwelcome — smooch on Claire, Jamie is jealous.
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Amy Wilkinson, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
Many of the hotels use self-service check-ins and other design features reducing the chance of unwelcome encounters.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Once the Fed meeting concludes today — and barring any unwelcome surprise — markets are poised to welcome Santa Claus and ring in the holidays, said Bank of America.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
And then there's Mikey (Denis Leary), an unwelcome guest from Lydia and Paul's past who comes to the open house but isn't really looking to buy.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Amy Wilkinson, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
Many of the hotels use self-service check-ins and other design features reducing the chance of unwelcome encounters.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Once the Fed meeting concludes today — and barring any unwelcome surprise — markets are poised to welcome Santa Claus and ring in the holidays, said Bank of America.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
And then there's Mikey (Denis Leary), an unwelcome guest from Lydia and Paul's past who comes to the open house but isn't really looking to buy.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwelcome
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Still, with a budget deficit looming next year and a mayor whose preferred mode of dealing with unpleasant fiscal realities is to hike taxes, revenue grabs like congestion pricing are always on the table.The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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These moisturizing and soothing ingredients can mitigate some unpleasant initial effects of retinol like flaking and redness.Sarah Han, Allure, 7 Jan. 2025
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Florida threatens to lead the nation in state killings now because of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new law, the nation’s harshest, allowing as few as eight of 12 jurors to recommend execution instead of a unanimous verdict.Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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Advocates and relatives describe harsh conditions in immigration detention.Dake Kang and Huizhong Wu, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Smears on non-sensor areas of the tiara are like bug debris on your hood, aesthetically unpleasing but not harmful.Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 1 Oct. 2019
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His side's inability to finish off the game against Burnley on the other hand was very unpleasing.SI.com, SI.com, 1 Feb. 2018
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Related to this, the second Trump administration begins in a much worse fiscal place as the first Trump government did in 2016.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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During the worst of the firestorm Tuesday, the winds were so bad that air operations were suspended.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The net front is the nastiest place on an NHL rink.Chris Branch, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Make sure your items are delivered on time before nasty weather hits by signing up for a Prime membership.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Unwelcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwelcome. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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