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inauspicious

/ɪˈnɔːspɪʃəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does inauspicious mean?

adjective

Not promising or favorable; unlucky or unfortunate. Having an unfavorable or ominous sign.

Example

"The inauspicious start to the day made me worry about the rest of the week."

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