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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Trump, too, has inexplicable lapses of babbling and has fallen asleep at inauspicious moments.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Even the romantic lighting during Chelsea’s reunion with Rick read as inauspicious.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Stocks have plunged, with the Nasdaq falling into correction (a decline of 10% from its recent high) and the S&P 500 flirting with that inauspicious territory.
—David Goldman, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Take off the chill with ramen Entering this hole-in-the-wall spot on the top floor of a small indoor shopping mall may seem inauspicious, but some Banff locals swear that Ramen Arashi serves some of the best ramen this side of Tokyo.
—Cindy Hirschfeld, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Even the romantic lighting during Chelsea’s reunion with Rick read as inauspicious.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Stocks have plunged, with the Nasdaq falling into correction (a decline of 10% from its recent high) and the S&P 500 flirting with that inauspicious territory.
—David Goldman, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Take off the chill with ramen Entering this hole-in-the-wall spot on the top floor of a small indoor shopping mall may seem inauspicious, but some Banff locals swear that Ramen Arashi serves some of the best ramen this side of Tokyo.
—Cindy Hirschfeld, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Inauspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inauspicious. Accessed 27 Jun. 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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