unwelcoming

🇺🇸 /ʌnˈwelkəmɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ʌnˈwelkəmɪŋ/
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adjective
R

not showing friendliness or warmth towards visitors

The town had an unwelcoming atmosphere, making it hard for newcomers to feel at home.

R

lacking comfort or attractiveness

The unwelcoming look of the old, damp basement deterred anyone from using it as a living space.

translation

adj. not showing friendliness or warmth towards visitors; lacking comfort or attractiveness