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
Despite an inauspicious varsity debut, Selders bounced back to begin last season as the Bulldogs’ third baseman.
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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.
—David Harris, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
The Rockies got off to an inauspicious start.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 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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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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.
—David Harris, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
The Rockies got off to an inauspicious start.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauspicious
Adjective
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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,
15 June 2026
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Nothing sad or ominous to share this week.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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At the very least, they are connected to a sinister entity that preys on the minds of its victims.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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There’s been something sinister afoot in provincial France in recent years.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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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,
13 June 2026
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“Inauspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauspicious. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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