inauspicious
adjective
in·aus·pi·cious
ˌi-ˌnȯ-ˈspi-shəs 
: not auspicious
an inauspicious start
inauspiciously
adverb
inauspiciousness
noun
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Examples of inauspicious in a Sentence
Despite its inauspicious beginnings, the company eventually became very profitable.
this many problems so early in the project is a most inauspicious sign
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His introduction to the game, however, was inauspicious: Wiggins routinely cried about having to go onto the field.
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Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2024
Michigan football had an inauspicious start Monday against Alabama, and it was exacerbated by an early injury.
—Detroit Free Press, 1 Jan. 2024
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Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2024
Michigan football had an inauspicious start Monday against Alabama, and it was exacerbated by an early injury.
—Detroit Free Press, 1 Jan. 2024
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“Inauspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inauspicious. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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inauspicious
adjective
in·aus·pi·cious
ˌin-ȯ-ˈspish-əs
: not auspicious : not looking good for future success
inauspiciously
adverb
inauspiciousness
noun
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