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 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 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 After this inauspicious beginning, Rajabi handed over the dossier. —

Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inauspicious

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauspicious

Adjective

But recent days have seen the ominous appearance of public gun kiosks, where civilians are being offered basic lessons in using weapons – a sign of how the hardening Iranian authorities are readying people for further conflict.

— Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The idea of a managerial change in October if Liverpool stick with Slot through the off-season feels ominous, because a couple of poor early results will bring back the negativity currently engulfing the club and his position will become untenable.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 May 2026