SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
inauspicious
adjective
Unpromising or unfavorable at the beginning.
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Unpromising
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Usage distinction
Return to topInauspicious evaluates a beginning or sign; ominous more strongly suggests coming trouble.
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The downpour was an inauspicious start to the outdoor festival.
An inauspicious start to the student pottery market included an empty packing crate and a payment terminal that would not turn on.
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