inauspicious
suggesting that the future will not be favorable; not promising a good outcome
Word origin: From Latin auspicium, divination by observing birds, from avis, bird.
Inauspicious in a sentence
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The project got off to an inauspicious start when the lead engineer resigned on the first day.
The venture had an inauspicious start, losing two key investors in its first month.
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Verbal · Sentence Equivalence
Although she had every reason to gloat after the verdict, the attorney remained blank, accepting the win without a hint of boastfulness.
Using “inauspicious” well
Inauspicious suggests early signs that point toward an unfavorable outcome, and it is the direct negation of auspicious.
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