inauspicious — not conducive to success; unpromising or unfavorable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not conducive to success; unpromising or unfavorable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/
Example Sentences
- Starting the picnic with a thunderstorm was quite inauspicious.
- The black cat crossing their path felt inauspicious to the superstitious bride.
- Forgetting his lucky socks made the exam day feel inauspicious to Tom.
inauspicious
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/]
not conducive to success; unpromising or unfavorable
The dark clouds and dying candles made the wedding feel inauspicious from the start.
Aus fish us - failed fishy business, inauspicious start!
Suspicious clouds make even delicious plans inauspicious
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inauspiciosus', derived from the prefix 'in-' (not) combined with 'auspiciosus' (favorable, prosperous), which comes from 'auspicium' meaning divination by observing birds, considered a sign of favor from the gods.
Breakdown
in- (not) + auspicious (favorable, from Latin auspicium meaning bird divination) = inauspicious (not favorable, unpromising)
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📝Examples
“Starting the picnic with a thunderstorm was quite inauspicious.”
“The black cat crossing their path felt inauspicious to the superstitious bride.”
“Forgetting his lucky socks made the exam day feel inauspicious to Tom.”
“The company's inauspicious first quarter made investors nervous.”
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