Meaning & Definition of word "Inauspicious"

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.