Meaning & Definition of word "Inauspicious"
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Inauspicious
/ˌɪn.əˈspɪʃ.əs/
adjective:
- 1. Not conducive to success; unpromising or unfortunate.
- Example: The inauspicious start to the season left fans worried about the team's future.
- 2. Having bad omens or signals.
- Example: The dark clouds and thunder on the wedding day were seen as an inauspicious sign.
- 3. Characterized by misfortune or adversity.
- Example: His inauspicious remarks during the meeting caused a significant drop in team morale.
- 4. Believed to bring bad luck.
- Example: Starting a new venture on a Friday the 13th felt particularly inauspicious to many.
Etymology
Late Latin *inauspiciosus* from in- 'not' + auspiciosus 'auspicious'
Common Phrases and Expressions
inauspicious start:
A beginning that suggests failure or bad outcomes.
inauspicious signs:
Indications that something may not go well.
an inauspicious year:
A year that lacks good fortune or success.
Related Words
auspicious:
Conducive to success; favorable.
inauspice:
An omen or sign indicating a negative outcome.
Slang Meanings of inauspicious
Meaning: Bad vibes
Example Sentence: That movie had bad vibes from the very beginning.
Meaning: Sketchy start
Example Sentence: Their sketchy start made everyone doubt the project would succeed.