as in ominous
being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come
this many problems so early in the project is a most inauspicious sign
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Recent Examples of inauspicious
With even more of a cult following than Uncle Tupelo, Souled American seemed destined for an inauspicious legacy outside its small but rabid fan group.
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David Harris, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
The Rockies got off to an inauspicious start.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The game got off to an inauspicious start for the Flames.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
But if the 3-year-olds are already identifying the identity crisis, then saying the start was inauspicious is an understatement.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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David Harris, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
The Rockies got off to an inauspicious start.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The game got off to an inauspicious start for the Flames.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
But if the 3-year-olds are already identifying the identity crisis, then saying the start was inauspicious is an understatement.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inauspicious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauspicious
Adjective
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The exterior further defines the massive, ominous-looking truck.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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In the film, actress Midori Francis plays Hana, a medical student who becomes terrorized by a sinister force after partaking in the latest dieting fad — eating human ashes.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
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Yet a sinister rage brews within the former chef, flickering alive with the smallest spark.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
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But some menacing messages – such as death threats – can demand the attention of the courts.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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“Inauspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauspicious. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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