inauspicious
1 of 1adjective/ɪn.ɑs.pɪ.ʃəs/
Forms:more inauspicious,most inauspicious
1
putting someone or something at a disadvantage
- The company’s inauspicious financial report worried investors.
- Her late arrival was seen as an inauspicious sign for the important meeting.
- The sudden change in leadership was viewed as an inauspicious move by the staff.
- The inauspicious start of the campaign made it difficult to gain momentum.
- The team’s inauspicious loss in the first game set a negative tone for the tournament.
2
marked by ill omens or signs, especially of future misfortune or failure
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3
suggesting that something bad is likely to happen
- The dark clouds and sudden silence were inauspicious signs before the storm hit.
- Starting the project on Friday the 13th seemed inauspicious to the superstitious team.
- The inauspicious beginning of their journey made them question whether they should continue.
- The sudden drop in sales was an inauspicious start to the company's new fiscal year.
- The inauspicious meeting left everyone feeling uneasy about the future of the partnership.