unpropitious — giving or being a sign that success is unlikely; not favorable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: giving or being a sign that success is unlikely; not favorable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/
Example Sentences
- Starting a barbecue restaurant during a vegetarian food trend was rather unpropitious.
- The unpropitious economic climate made investors very cautious.
- He chose the most unpropitious moment to ask for a raise - right after the company announced budget cuts.
unpropitious
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/]
giving or being a sign that success is unlikely; not favorable
The unpropitious sky forced the captain to cancel the voyage.
Though the skies seem unpropitious and investors suspicious, he remains ambitious!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin propitius meaning 'favorable' or 'gracious,' originally referring to favorable omens from bird flight patterns in ancient Roman divination. The prefix 'un-' was added to create the opposite meaning.
Breakdown
un- (not) + propiti- (favorable, gracious) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'having the quality of')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Starting a barbecue restaurant during a vegetarian food trend was rather unpropitious.”
“The unpropitious economic climate made investors very cautious.”
“He chose the most unpropitious moment to ask for a raise - right after the company announced budget cuts.”
“The dark clouds and strong winds created unpropitious conditions for the outdoor wedding.”
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