Inauspicious

Pronunciation: /ˌɪˌnaʊˈspɪʃɪs/

Inauspicious (adj)

  1. Not likely to bring good results; showing signs that something may go wrong.
  2. Happening at a time that seems unlucky or not suitable for success.
  3. Suggesting trouble or failure because of early evidence or conditions.

Inauspicious (adjective)

Examples

  • The meeting began with an inauspicious silence.
  • Her first answer was inauspicious, so the teacher asked again.