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non grata
[ non grah-tuh, grey-; Latin nohn grah-tah ]
adjective
- not welcome:
Reporters were non grata at the diplomatic reception.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of non grata1
Example Sentences
“Ever since the publication of my last book, which made an honest appraisal of the culture war, I’ve been somewhat non grata in certain literary circles,” Daum writes.
Social scientist Clare Moriarty noticed an important theme in McGregor’s White House remarks, one which suggested his true audience wasn’t the people of Ireland — for whom he’s very close to persona non grata these days — but their distant cousins on this side of the pond.
Prevot said Rwandan diplomats in Belgium will be declared "persona non grata".
In response, Rubio called Rasool "PERSONA NON GRATA," referencing the Latin phrase for "unwelcome person".
The actress is persona non grata in Hollywood at the moment, after some historic tweets she posted resurfaced in recent weeks, severely damaging the film's awards chances in many categories.
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