Awkward
Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.
Unwelcome and awkward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unwelcome" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly
Unwelcome
Unwelcome adjective - Not giving pleasure to the mind or senses.
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Unwelcome or Awkward. 2016. Accessed August 02, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/awkward/unwelcome.
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