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
For a Cubs team trying to build some positive momentum, Monday got off to an inauspicious start when rookie starter Cade Horton departed during the third inning because of a blister on his right middle finger.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Despite Musk’s preorder optimism, Cybertruck’s inauspicious launch was a sign of things to come for the vehicle.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
That makes this an inauspicious time for most homeowners to sell.
—Ben Christopher, Mercury News, 29 July 2025
The Gilded Age, whose cast includes who’s who of the New York theater scene, has come a long way since its inauspicious launch in January 2022 on HBO’s lower profile Monday night.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 July 2025
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Despite Musk’s preorder optimism, Cybertruck’s inauspicious launch was a sign of things to come for the vehicle.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
That makes this an inauspicious time for most homeowners to sell.
—Ben Christopher, Mercury News, 29 July 2025
The Gilded Age, whose cast includes who’s who of the New York theater scene, has come a long way since its inauspicious launch in January 2022 on HBO’s lower profile Monday night.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauspicious
Adjective
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Lately, some employees are noticing an ominous trend in their career trajectories.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Giants tanked immediately after acquiring a high-profile superstar with a nine-figure contract, which was inexplicable, unexpected and ominous.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Is their entire a life a facade for something more sinister?—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
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Drawn in by her fortune and allure, Calvin accepts an invitation aboard her superyacht Eternity, only to realize her glamorous world hides sinister secrets.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Additional revelations hint of Kiri's evolving powers, the menacing Quaritch bonding with Varang to help defeat the Na'vi, a spectacular air/sea clash between the Ash People, the RDA, and the Na’vi, and Spider threatening to kill someone offscreen.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Who’s messing with the lights and filling the air with menacing rumbles and zaps?—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Inauspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauspicious. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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