INAUSPICIOUS Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

inauspicious

adjective

ˌi-ˌnȯ-ˈspi-shəs

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 Dabrowski had an inauspicious launch of his campaign in September, speaking for less than nine minutes in front of his home and taking no questions from reporters. —

Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026 After this inauspicious beginning, Rajabi handed over the dossier. —

Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026 Sunday’s border battle at Wisconsin began in an inauspicious manner for the Minnesota women’s basketball team. —

Staff Report, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026 Things got off to an inauspicious start when Air Force One was turned back by mechanical issues. —

Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inauspicious

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Adjective

The biggest difference between Mythos and previous AI models was its ability to autonomously exploit vulnerabilities, an ominous new facet of the industry’s transition towards agentic models.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 16 Apr. 2026
The team of astronomers credited for Apophis' discovery – David Tholen, Fabrizio Bernardi and the late Roy Tucker – were also responsible for coming up with the asteroid's ominous name.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026