unpromising

• Diz-se de uma situação, ideia ou coisa que não mostra sinais de que terá sucesso ou será boa no futuro; que não é animador nem promissor.

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.

   Pouco promissor

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

   Sinônimosbleakdiscouragingdishearteningdismalforlorngloomyhopelessinauspiciousunfavorable

   Antônimosauspiciousfavorablehopefulpromisingpropitious