unpromising

• Beschreibt eine Situation oder Sache, die keine Anzeichen dafür erkennen lässt, dass sie in Zukunft erfolgreich oder gut sein wird.

Describes a situation or thing that does not show signs of being likely to succeed or be good in the future.

1. Unlikely to succeedB2formal

   Not likely to lead to a good outcome or be enjoyable.

   Aussichtslos

   • The project started under unpromising conditions.
   • His unpromising background did not stop him from achieving success.
   • The weather looked unpromising for our picnic.

   Synonymebleakdiscouragingdishearteningdismalforlorngloomyhopelessinauspiciousunfavorable

   Antonymeauspiciousfavorablehopefulpromisingpropitious