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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The injury, identified at the time as a right hamstring spasm, came at a particularly inauspicious moment, with Perez in the midst of one of his best starts in the season, with nine strikeouts in four scoreless innings.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Happily, from such inauspicious beginnings, the end-of-season promotion deciders have evolved into a cherished, if rather anxiety-inducing, climax to the domestic season.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Although economists disagree in their predictions, the future of the job market seems inauspicious, especially for white-collar workers.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Despite an inauspicious varsity debut, Selders bounced back to begin last season as the Bulldogs’ third baseman.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Happily, from such inauspicious beginnings, the end-of-season promotion deciders have evolved into a cherished, if rather anxiety-inducing, climax to the domestic season.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Although economists disagree in their predictions, the future of the job market seems inauspicious, especially for white-collar workers.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Despite an inauspicious varsity debut, Selders bounced back to begin last season as the Bulldogs’ third baseman.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Inauspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inauspicious. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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