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What is another word for Unpromising Sign? – 116 Unpromising Sign Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ominous sign bad omen warning signal threat indication portent foreboding augury prediction prophecy forecast menace danger signal caution sign alarm signal red flag warning bell bad sign unfavorable sign inauspicious sign discouraging sign disheartening sign unpromising indication gloomy outlook bleak prospect unfavorable prospect ominous warning menacing sign threatening sign Ominous indication unfavorable omen bad prediction gloomy prediction discouraging prediction disheartening prediction unfavorable forecast bleak forecast

    Meaning of Unpromising Sign

    A sign that suggests something bad or undesirable is likely to happen.

    Definitions

    • A sign or indication that something is unlikely to be successful or pleasant.
    • * A warning or threat of something undesirable.

    Etymology of Unpromising Sign

    The word "unpromising" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "promising" which is derived from the Old French word "promettre" meaning "to promise".
    The word "sign" is derived from the Old French word "signe" meaning "symbol" or "token".
    The phrase "unpromising sign" has been in use since the 15th century to describe a indication or warning of something undesirable.

    Example Uses

    • The dark clouds on the horizon were an unpromising sign for the upcoming picnic.
    • * The company's financial reports were an unpromising sign for investors.
    • * The doctor's expression was an unpromising sign for the patient's diagnosis.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    promising sign good omen favorable indication encouraging sign heartening sign auspicious sign favorable prospect bright outlook hopeful sign positive sign reassuring sign comforting sign encouraging indication favorable sign good sign heartening indication hopeful indication positive indication promising indication reassuring indication

    Related Nouns

    omen sign signal indication portent augury prophecy forecast prediction menace threat danger warning alarm bell flag symbol token mark indicator gauge meter index

    Related Verbs

    predict forecast warn threaten indicate signal portend augur prophesize menace danger alarm warn signal indicate suggest imply foretell foresee

    Related Adjectives

    ominous unfavorable bad gloomy bleak discouraging disheartening unpromising menacing threatening dangerous alarming warning cautionary predictive prophetic augural