adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Lacking in hospitality, accessibility and cordiality.

   "The townspeople were unwelcoming, making little effort to make the newcomer feel welcome."

Synonyms

All synonyms

coldstony

Example

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"In that unwelcoming place I found too many surly people."

Etymology

From un- + welcoming.

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