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Synonyms & Similar Words
ominous sign
bad omen
ill sign
unfavorable sign
unlucky sign
unpromising sign
adverse sign
inopportune sign
unfavorable portent
ominous portent
bad augury
ill augury
unfavorable augury
dire sign
foreboding sign
threatening sign
menacing sign
gloomy sign
dismal sign
depressing sign
discouraging sign
unfavorable indication
bad indication
ill indication
unfavorable signal
bad signal
ill signal
Meaning of Inauspicious Sign
A sign or indication that something bad or unpleasant is likely to happen
Definitions
- A sign or indication that something bad or unpleasant is likely to happen
- * An event or situation that is thought to signify a bad or unpleasant outcome
Etymology of Inauspicious Sign
The word "inauspicious" comes from the Latin words "in-" (meaning "not" or "opposite of") and "auspicious" (meaning "favorable" or "lucky"), which is derived from the Latin word "auspicium" (meaning "divination by birds" or "omen")
The word "sign" comes from the Old French word "signe", which is derived from the Latin word "signum" (meaning "sign" or "token")
Example Uses
- The company's financial troubles were an inauspicious sign for the future of the industry
- * The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were an inauspicious sign for the outdoor wedding
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
auspicious sign
good omen
favorable sign
lucky sign
promising sign
opportune sign
favorable portent
good augury
favorable indication
good indication
favorable signal
good signal