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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Imai’s inauspicious start should not be viewed as a broader indictment, but the beginning of a feeling-out process between player and team.
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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
Imai’s inauspicious start should not be viewed as a broader indictment, but the beginning of a feeling-out process between player and team.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The game got off to an inauspicious start for the Flames.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Inauspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inauspicious. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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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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