inauspicious
adjective
in·aus·pi·cious
ˌi-ˌnȯ-ˈspi-shəs 
: not auspicious
an inauspicious start
inauspiciously
adverb
inauspiciousness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of inauspicious in a Sentence
Despite its inauspicious beginnings, the company eventually became very profitable.
this many problems so early in the project is a most inauspicious sign
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The Bears debut for both Williams and Waldron was inauspicious.
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2024
When he was broken in the match's first game, an inauspicious start that included a bad miss of a smash, Fritz grinned sarcastically.
—CBS News, 8 Sep. 2024
The film, which stars Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher as the couple, along with Bruce Dern and Corey Feldman, has achieved a cult status after an inauspicious box-office start.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2024
Each name is added to an inauspicious roll call of the Black men and women killed at the hands of police that stretches back generations.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2024
When he was broken in the match's first game, an inauspicious start that included a bad miss of a smash, Fritz grinned sarcastically.
—CBS News, 8 Sep. 2024
The film, which stars Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher as the couple, along with Bruce Dern and Corey Feldman, has achieved a cult status after an inauspicious box-office start.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2024
Each name is added to an inauspicious roll call of the Black men and women killed at the hands of police that stretches back generations.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Inauspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inauspicious. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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inauspicious
adjective
in·aus·pi·cious
ˌin-ȯ-ˈspish-əs
: not auspicious : not looking good for future success
inauspiciously
adverb
inauspiciousness
noun
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