unwelcome
/ʌnˈwelkəm/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #5365 in the learning path
不受欢迎的；讨厌的
Definitions
adj. not wanted or received with pleasure
不受欢迎的；讨厌的
Example
The loud music was an unwelcome interruption during dinner.
晚餐时响起的吵闹音乐令人扫兴。
For many residents, rising rents are an unwelcome consequence of rapid development in urban areas.
对许多居民而言，租金上涨是城市快速发展带来的不受欢迎的后果。
Collocations
- unwelcome attention
- unwelcome guest
- unwelcome news
Word family
- welcome (adj.)
- welcome (v.)
Synonyms
- unwanted
- undesirable
Antonyms
- welcome
Usage tip
可形容人、消息或变化；feel unwelcome指感到不受欢迎。
FAQ
- What does unwelcome mean?
- not wanted or received with pleasure
- How is unwelcome pronounced?
- UK /ʌnˈwelkəm/, US /ʌnˈwelkəm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
