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Synonyms & Similar Words
ominous
unfavorable
unfortunate
unlucky
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dire
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unpromising
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unseasonable
untimely
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inapt
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grim
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Meaning of Inauspicious
According to Merriam-Webster, inauspicious refers to giving a sign or signal that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
Definitions
- * The Oxford English Dictionary defines it as not giving a sign or signal that something good is going to happen, or having a bad or unpleasant quality
- * Cambridge Dictionary describes it as giving a sign or signal that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen, or not favorable
Example Uses
- The company's financial troubles began on an inauspicious note, with a significant loss in the first quarter
- * The weather forecast looked inauspicious, with a chance of heavy rain and strong winds
- * The new policy was introduced on an inauspicious day, with many employees already on vacation
- * The team's inauspicious start to the season did not bode well for their chances of winning the championship
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
auspicious
favorable
fortunate
lucky
promising
propitious
advantageous
beneficial
bright
cheerful
encouraging
heartening
hopeful
optimistic
positive
promising
prosperous
successful
timely
opportune
seasonable
appropriate
apt
happy
fortunate
felicitous
advantageous
beneficial