Antonyms of adj unwelcome

2 senses of unwelcome

Sense 1
unwelcome (vs. welcome) -- (not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure; "unwelcome publicity"; "unwelcome interruptions"; "unwelcome visitors")

welcome (vs. unwelcome) -- (giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted; "a welcome relief"; "a welcome guest"; "made the children feel welcome"; "you are welcome to join us")

Sense 2
unwelcome, unwished, unwished-for -- (not welcome; "unwelcome publicity")

INDIRECT (VIA unwanted) -> wanted -- (desired or wished for or sought; "couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy"; "a wanted criminal"; "a wanted poster")

Similarity of adj unwelcome

2 senses of unwelcome

Sense 1
unwelcome (vs. welcome) -- (not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure; "unwelcome publicity"; "unwelcome interruptions"; "unwelcome visitors")
       => uninvited -- (unwelcome and unwanted; "uninvited guests"; "uninvited thoughts")
          Also See-> unwanted#1

Sense 2
unwelcome, unwished, unwished-for -- (not welcome; "unwelcome publicity")
       => unwanted (vs. wanted) -- (not wanted; not needed; "tried to give away unwanted kittens")