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inauspiciousnot conducive to success; unpromising or unfavorable

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: not conducive to success; unpromising or unfavorable

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

Korean meaning: 성공에 도움이 되지 않는; 불길한, 좋지 않은 징조의

Korean pronunciation: 인오**스피**셔스

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

inauspicious concept
💡 Concept

The couple faces inauspicious weather ruining their wedding ceremony

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inauspicious rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Suspicious clouds make even delicious plans inauspicious

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootauspic-
Suffix--ious

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.

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🎵Rhyme

suspiciousviciousdelicious
suspicious
vicious
delicious

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📝Examples

Starting the picnic with a thunderstorm was quite inauspicious.

😄 Fun example

The black cat crossing their path felt inauspicious to the superstitious bride.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

unfavorableunpromisingominousunluckyunpropitious

Antonyms

auspiciousfavorablepromising

Related

ominousforebodingportentousunluckyill-omened