INAUSPICIOUSLY Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

inauspicious

adjective

ˌi-ˌnȯ-ˈspi-shəs

Definition of inauspicious

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 Ohtani’s seventh inning got off to an inauspicious start. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026 The injury, identified at the time as a right hamstring spasm, came at a particularly inauspicious moment, with Perez in the midst of one of his best starts in the season, with nine strikeouts in four scoreless innings. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026 Although economists disagree in their predictions, the future of the job market seems inauspicious, especially for white-collar workers. — 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 See All Example Sentences for inauspicious

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauspicious

Adjective

These recent actions, while ominous, are only the latest salvoes.

— James Robenalt, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
Thanos, the ominous figure glimpsed in the post-credits scene of The Avengers in 2012, had a face, and a two-time Oscar nominee face at that.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of ominous

Adjective

There was something so sinister about FIFA pushing the idea of diversity while bending the knee to a government working to discard the real thing.

— Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
Outside, the cops, led by a dry sinister officer in a long black leather coat, order him to get on the ground, face down; Sophia comes out of the house and is placed in the back of a car, staring at all this through the glass.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of sinister

Adjective

Shortly afterward, menacing storm clouds materialized, and the light rain gave way to a torrential downpour.

— New York Times, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Taking place about a year after the Clone Wars, the series follows Maul (voiced to menacing perfection by Sam Witwer) and his attempt to regain his power on the planet Janix.

— Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026