unwelcome

• Beschreibt etwas, das man nicht haben oder erhalten möchte oder das unangenehm ist; auch eine Person, die nicht willkommen ist.

Describes something that is not wanted or not pleasant to receive.

1. Not wanted or received with pleasureB2formal

   Something that is not desired or is received without pleasure; causing discomfort or displeasure.

   Unerwünscht

   • The news of the layoffs was unwelcome to all employees.
   • He received an unwelcome surprise when he opened the bill.
   • Her unwelcome comments made the atmosphere tense.

   Synonymedisagreeabledispleasingunacceptableundesirableuninvitedunpleasantunwantedunwished-for

   Antonymedesirablepleasingwelcome

2. Not invited or wantedB2formal

   Describing a person or thing that is not invited or is considered intrusive.

   Unwillkommen

   • The party had several unwelcome guests who showed up uninvited.
   • She felt like an unwelcome presence in the group.
   • Unwelcome visitors were asked to leave the premises.

   Synonymeunaskedundesirableuninvitedunsoughtunwantedunwished-for

   Antonymewantedwelcome