inauspicious
adjective
in·aus·pi·cious
ˌi-ˌnȯ-ˈspi-shəs 
: not auspicious
an inauspicious start
inauspiciously
adverb
inauspiciousness
noun
Examples of inauspicious in a Sentence
Despite its inauspicious beginnings, the company eventually became very profitable.
this many problems so early in the project is a most inauspicious sign
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Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
As has been well documented, Amorim made an inauspicious start, beginning with a pair of 1-0 defeats — away to Louletano, then at home to Moura.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
That change, officially, came in Week 4, and the timing was inauspicious.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Sep. 2025
Potter, who was promoted in the offseason, had an inauspicious start to the 2025 campaign, a 34-7 season-opening loss to South Florida.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Inauspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inauspicious. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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inauspicious
adjective
in·aus·pi·cious
ˌin-ȯ-ˈspish-əs
: not auspicious : not looking good for future success
inauspiciously
adverb
inauspiciousness
noun
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