inauspicious
/ˌɪn.ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs/adjective
C1formalcommon/ˌɪn.ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs/Unfavorable or unlucky; indicating a lack of success in the future.
ruНеблагоприятный или неудачливый; указывающий на отсутствие успеха в будущем.esDesfavorable o de mal agüero; que indica falta de éxito en el futuro.frQui n'est pas de bon augure ; qui indique ou laisse présager un échec ou un malheur futur. Se dit d'une circonstance ou d'un début défavorable.deUngünstig oder von Misserfolg begleitet; auf kommendes Unglück oder fehlenden Erfolg hindeutend.ptDesfavorável ou sem sorte; que indica falta de sucesso no futuro.zh不吉利的;预示未来不顺利、没有成功希望的。arغير مُبَشِّر بالخير أو النجاح؛ يُنْبِئ بالفشل أو سوء العاقبة.
- Unfavorable or unlucky C1 formal
Not promising success; suggesting that something bad or difficult is likely to happen.
- The project had an inauspicious start due to a lack of funding.
- Her inauspicious first day at work made her nervous.
- The dark clouds were an inauspicious sign for the picnic.
ruНеблагоприятныйesdesfavorable o de mal agüerofrde mauvais auguredeUnheilvollptInauspiciosozh不吉利的arغير مبارك
المرادفات: forebodingill-omenedmenacingominousthreateningunfavorableunluckyunpromising
الأضداد: auspiciousbrightfavorablefortunatehopefulluckypromisingpropitious
- Contrary to one's interests C1 formal
Acting against someone's well-being or success; disadvantageous.
- The decision was inauspicious for the company's future.
- His inauspicious remarks damaged the negotiations.
- The timing of the announcement was inauspicious for the team.
ruНеблагоприятныйesDesfavorable para los intereses de alguienfrDéfavorable, contraire aux intérêtsdeUnvorteilhaftptDesfavorávelzh不利的arغير مبارك
المرادفات: auspiciousbeneficialfavorablegoodpropitious
الأضداد: advantageous
- Foreboding ill fortune C2 formal
Serving as a sign or omen that something bad will happen.
- The howling wind was an inauspicious omen for the voyage.
- The silence in the room was inauspicious, hinting at bad news.
- The broken mirror was considered an inauspicious sign in many cultures.
ruЗловещийesQue presagia mala fortunafrde mauvais auguredeUnheilvollptAgourentozh不祥的arمشؤوم
المرادفات: forebodingill-omenedmenacingominousportentoussinisterthreateningunpropitious
- more inauspicious comparative form
- most inauspicious superlative form