Synonyms & related words for unwelcome

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of unwelcome — including unwished, uninvited, unwanted, undesired, undesirable, unpleasant. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to unwelcome

Explore words related to unwelcome — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include undesirably, unsolicited, untempting, unexpected, welcomed, untoward, inopportune, uncomfortable. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for unwelcome

Common synonyms for unwelcome include unwished, uninvited, unwanted, undesired, undesirable, unpleasant, unbidden, unpleasing — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does unwelcome come from?

The word unwelcome breaks down into one root of Old English origin: the root un-, from Old English un (“not, reverse”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.