unwelcome

• Qualifie ce qui n'est pas bien reçu, qui est importun, déplaisant ou auquel on ne souhaite pas être confronté.

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.

   Non souhaité, déplaisant

   • 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.

   Synonymesdisagreeabledispleasingunacceptableundesirableuninvitedunpleasantunwantedunwished-for

   Antonymesdesirablepleasingwelcome

2. Not invited or wantedB2formal

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

   Non invité ou indésirable

   • 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.

   Synonymesunaskedundesirableuninvitedunsoughtunwantedunwished-for

   Antonymeswantedwelcome