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
Now 29 and intent on putting his subsequent inauspicious spells at Nice in France and Trabzonspor in Turkey behind him, the Ivory Coast international can rekindle his best self with Villarreal in La Liga.
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Henry Flynn, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
The Bears debut for both Williams and Waldron was inauspicious.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2024
When he was broken in the match's first game, an inauspicious start that included a bad miss of a smash, Fritz grinned sarcastically.
—CBS News, 8 Sep. 2024
The film, which stars Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher as the couple, along with Bruce Dern and Corey Feldman, has achieved a cult status after an inauspicious box-office start.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2024
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Henry Flynn, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
The Bears debut for both Williams and Waldron was inauspicious.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2024
When he was broken in the match's first game, an inauspicious start that included a bad miss of a smash, Fritz grinned sarcastically.
—CBS News, 8 Sep. 2024
The film, which stars Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher as the couple, along with Bruce Dern and Corey Feldman, has achieved a cult status after an inauspicious box-office start.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauspicious
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Indeed, across social media on Wednesday, people were hoping — praying, even — that these ominous, panic-inducing spam messages might finally end, posting pictures of thoughtful politicians, or even excited Oprahs, to illustrate the point.David Mack, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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The second silence, however, lasted much longer — serving as the only ominous moment at Chavez Ravine over two otherwise rollicking, victorious Fall Classic nights.Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Specifically, Bill becomes increasingly aware of young girls being held and abused by the nuns of his convent, led by a sinister mother superior, Sister Mary (played with dark-eyed, cold-hearted terror by Emily Watson).Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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Elliot Page translates vitality and promise as the young teen, while a blood-freezing Catherine Keener is the sinister embodiment of resentment and cruelty.Declan Gallagher and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Herbert was sacked six times in the first half, including three by the Browns’ menacing Myles Garrett.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 4 Nov. 2024
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The menacing slugger Giancarlo Stanton was retired on a single pitch.Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Inauspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauspicious. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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