unwelcoming

UK
/ʌnˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/

Translations

unwelcomingadjective
more unwelcoming
Comp.
most unwelcoming
Super.
UK
/ʌnˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/
The hotel staff was unwelcoming and rude.
Персонал отеля был негостеприимным и грубым.
The town seemed unwelcoming to newcomers.
Город казался недружелюбным к новичкам.
unwelcominggerund / present participle
UK
/ʌnˈwɛl.kə.mɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈwɛl.kə.mɪŋ/
Used attributively as the present participle form derived from the adjective 'unwelcome'; functions as an adjective.

Definitions

unwelcomingadjective
Not friendly or hospitable; making someone feel unwelcome.
The unwelcoming atmosphere of the hotel made us want to leave immediately.
Not inviting or attractive; discouraging or off-putting.
The unwelcoming landscape was barren and devoid of any greenery.
unwelcominggerund / present participle
Present participle of unwelcome; not welcoming or hospitable.
The villagers were distinctly unwelcoming toward outsiders.