inauspicious — not 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
The couple faces inauspicious weather ruining their wedding ceremony
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.
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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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