unwelcoming

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Definition of unwelcoming in English English dictionary

Lacking in hospitality, accessibility and cordiality

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

If you describe a place as unwelcoming, you mean that it looks unattractive or difficult to live or work in. My room was cold and unwelcoming

{s} not offering kind greetings, not providing a warm reception

disapproval If someone is unwelcoming, or if they behave in an unwelcoming way, they are unfriendly or hostile when you visit or approach them. His manner was cold and unwelcoming Both women were unwelcoming, making little attempt to put Kathryn at her ease

Hyphenation

un·wel·com·ing