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
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.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The game got off to an inauspicious start for the Flames.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 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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David Harris, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
The Rockies got off to an inauspicious start.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The game got off to an inauspicious start for the Flames.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 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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What matters is the atmosphere Muir creates, which is as dark and ominous as that of any black-metal record, and even more unsettling for its alienness.—
Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
8 June 2026
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Firth is chilling, pushing his stern, fiercely intelligent demeanor in increasingly sinister directions and bringing nuance and gravity to the lengths Scanlon will go to fulfill his mandate, whatever the cost.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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The supernatural psychological horror, written and helmed by Aster, follows a family rocked by grief, who begins to experience sinister and inexplicable occurrences.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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Wilton Pena, 36, was charged with assault, menacing, disorderly conduct and harassment for the attack.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2026
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“Inauspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauspicious. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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