as in ominous
being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come
this many problems so early in the project is a most inauspicious sign
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Recent Examples of inauspicious
Stocks have plunged, with the Nasdaq falling into correction (a decline of 10% from its recent high) and the S&P 500 flirting with that inauspicious territory.
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David Goldman, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Take off the chill with ramen Entering this hole-in-the-wall spot on the top floor of a small indoor shopping mall may seem inauspicious, but some Banff locals swear that Ramen Arashi serves some of the best ramen this side of Tokyo.
—Cindy Hirschfeld, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
My beloved treat sat near the top of the inauspicious leaderboard.
—Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
The glitchy livestream got off to an inauspicious start, with technical difficulties delaying the event for almost an hour.
—Spriha Srivastava,sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 June 2025
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David Goldman, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Take off the chill with ramen Entering this hole-in-the-wall spot on the top floor of a small indoor shopping mall may seem inauspicious, but some Banff locals swear that Ramen Arashi serves some of the best ramen this side of Tokyo.
—Cindy Hirschfeld, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
My beloved treat sat near the top of the inauspicious leaderboard.
—Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
The glitchy livestream got off to an inauspicious start, with technical difficulties delaying the event for almost an hour.
—Spriha Srivastava,sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauspicious
Adjective
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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The signs in Iran are ominous—and the pleas from Iranian Jewish elders may now go unheard.—
Roya Hakakian,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Before long, his life is plagued by a series of mysterious, sinister incidents that threaten to upend his success and bring about a most violent demise.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 July 2025
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He’s then forced to compete in a sinister game of hide-and-seek, where even more players are eliminated.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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That decision ultimately cost him the match, and when the bout was over, Orton’s menacing stare at Rhodes not-so-subtly hinted at a potential heel turn.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Inauspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauspicious. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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