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- [wel-kuh m]
- /ˈwɛl kəm/
- /ʌnˈwel.kəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wel-kuh m]
- /ˈwɛl kəm/
Definitions of unwelcome word
- noun unwelcome a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome. 1
- verb with object unwelcome to greet the arrival of (a person, guests, etc.) with pleasure or kindly courtesy. 1
- verb with object unwelcome to receive or accept with pleasure; regard as pleasant or good: to welcome a change. 1
- verb with object unwelcome to meet, accept, or receive (an action, challenge, person, etc.) in a specified, especially unfriendly, manner: They welcomed him with hisses and catcalls. 1
- adjective unwelcome gladly received, as one whose arrival gives pleasure: a welcome visitor. 1
- adjective unwelcome agreeable, as something arriving, occurring, or experienced: a welcome rest. 1
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Origin of unwelcome
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English < Scandinavian; compare Old Norse velkominn, equivalent to vel well1 + kominn come (past participle); replacing Old English wilcuma one who is welcome, equivalent to wil- welcome (see will2) + cuma comer
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Parts of speech for Unwelcome
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unwelcome popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unwelcome usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unwelcome
adj unwelcome
- anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
- chilly — Something that is chilly is unpleasantly cold.
- de trop — not wanted; in the way; superfluous
- dis-favored — unfavorable regard; displeasure; disesteem; dislike: The prime minister incurred the king's disfavor.
- disfavored — unfavorable regard; displeasure; disesteem; dislike: The prime minister incurred the king's disfavor.
noun unwelcome
- inhospitality — lack of hospitality; inhospitable attitude toward or treatment of visitors, guests, etc.
- inhospitableness — The quality of being inhospitable.
adjective unwelcome
- chill — When you chill something or when it chills, you lower its temperature so that it becomes colder but does not freeze.
- cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
- damned — Damned is used by some people to emphasize what they are saying, especially when they are angry or frustrated.
- dang — damn (the curse)
- darner — a person or thing that darns.
Antonyms for unwelcome
adj unwelcome
adjective unwelcome
- aiding — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- appreciated — to be grateful or thankful for: They appreciated his thoughtfulness.
- grateful — warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful: I am grateful to you for your help.
- helping — the act of helping; aid or assistance; relief or succor.
- warm — having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
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