unwelcome
adjective/ʌnˈwɛlkəm/
Frequency rank: #11,341 most common English word
Meaning
not wanted or wished for; regarded as unpleasant or intrusive.
Example sentence
The sudden rain was unwelcome news for the outdoor wedding.
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