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/
Korean meaning: 성공 가능성이 낮음을 나타내는; 불길한, 부적절한
Korean pronunciation: 언프러**피**셔스
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 couple faces unpropitious weather conditions during their outdoor wedding ceremony
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Though the skies seem unpropitious and investors suspicious, he remains ambitious!
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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.
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“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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