Unwelcome

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwɛlkəm/

Definitions of unwelcome

adjective not wanted or appreciated; not giving pleasure or satisfaction

Example Sentences

A1 The new student felt unwelcome in the classroom.

A2 She received unwelcome news about her job.

B1 The unwelcome visitor overstayed their welcome.

B2 The unwelcome comments made at the meeting caused tension.

C1 His unwelcome behavior towards his colleagues led to his dismissal.

C2 The unwelcome intrusion into their privacy was met with legal action.

Examples of unwelcome in a Sentence

formal The unwelcome guest arrived at the dinner party unannounced.

informal I felt unwelcome at the new office until I got to know my coworkers better.

slang The party was so unwelcome, I left after five minutes.

figurative The unwelcome news of the company's bankruptcy spread quickly among the employees.

Grammatical Forms of unwelcome

• past tense: unwelcomed
• plural: unwelcomes
• comparative: more unwelcome
• superlative: most unwelcome
• present tense: unwelcome
• future tense: will unwelcome
• perfect tense: has unwelcomed
• continuous tense: is unwelcoming
• singular: unwelcome
• positive degree: unwelcome
• infinitive: to unwelcome
• gerund: unwelcoming
• participle: unwelcomed

Origin and Evolution of unwelcome

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unwelcome' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'welcome' meaning 'pleased to receive'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unwelcome' has retained its original meaning of not being received with pleasure or approval. It has become a commonly used term to describe something that is not wanted or appreciated.