Unwelcoming (adjective)

  1. Not showing pleasure or goodwill in welcoming someone or something.
  2. Not hospitable or friendly.

Origin:

Formed from "un-" (a prefix meaning "not") and "welcoming" (an adjective meaning "showing pleasure or goodwill in welcoming someone or somethin.g")

Examples:

  1. The host's unwelcoming demeanor made the guests feel uncomfortable.
  2. The hotel staff were unwelcoming and unhelpful.
  3. The city had an unwelcoming atmosphere and the tourists felt unwelcome.
  4. The store had an unwelcoming atmosphere, and the customer felt uncomfortable browsing.
  5. The meeting was unwelcoming, with no one showing any interest in the new member.
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