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
Although economists disagree in their predictions, the future of the job market seems inauspicious, especially for white-collar workers.
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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.
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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.
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David Harris,
SPIN,
21 Apr. 2026
The Rockies got off to an inauspicious start.
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Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inauspicious
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
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
See All Example Sentences for inauspicious
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.
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Listening to most records felt shaky, ominous, like reintroducing food after a stomach bug.
Adjective
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Disclosure Day sees Daniel (O'Connor) and Margaret (Blunt) racing to evade the sinister Wardex corporation with the ultimate goal of disclosure.
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Over the past decade, Pride Nights have morphed into something much larger, radical and sinister, in my opinion.
Adjective
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The yin and yang found in 21 Savage’s menacing whispers over the bass and drums, derivative of Tay Keith’s style, and his stark threats over Metro Boomin’s familiar keys create atmospheric success.
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Fryer, who lives in Clifton, is now charged with assault, menacing and reckless endangerment.
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“Inauspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauspicious. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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