inauspicious

• Qui 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.

Unfavorable or unlucky; indicating a lack of success in the future.

1. Unfavorable or unluckyC1formal

   Not promising success; suggesting that something bad or difficult is likely to happen.

   de mauvais augure

   • 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.

   Synonymesforebodingill-omenedmenacingominousthreateningunfavorableunluckyunpromising

   Antonymesauspiciousbrightfavorablefortunatehopefulluckypromisingpropitious

2. Contrary to one's interestsC1formal

   Acting against someone's well-being or success; disadvantageous.

   Défavorable, contraire aux intérêts

   • 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.

   Synonymesauspiciousbeneficialfavorablegoodpropitious

   Antonymesadvantageous

3. Foreboding ill fortuneC2formal

   Serving as a sign or omen that something bad will happen.

   de mauvais augure

   • 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.

   Synonymesforebodingill-omenedmenacingominousportentoussinisterthreateningunpropitious

   Antonymesauspiciousencouragingfavorablepromisingpropitious