unwelcomed

wel·come

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [wel-kuh m]
- /ˈwɛl kəm/
- /əˈn.welkəmd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wel-kuh m]
- /ˈwɛl kəm/

Definitions of unwelcomed word

noun unwelcomed a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome. 1
verb with object unwelcomed to greet the arrival of (a person, guests, etc.) with pleasure or kindly courtesy. 1
verb with object unwelcomed to receive or accept with pleasure; regard as pleasant or good: to welcome a change. 1
verb with object unwelcomed 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 unwelcomed gladly received, as one whose arrival gives pleasure: a welcome visitor. 1
adjective unwelcomed agreeable, as something arriving, occurring, or experienced: a welcome rest. 1

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Origin of unwelcomed

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 Unwelcomed

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unwelcomed

unwelcomed 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 70% 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.

unwelcomed usage trend in Literature

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