inauspicious
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ɔˈspɪʃ adjective
not auspicious; boding ill; ill-omened; unfavorable.
Related forms
in·aus·pi·cious·ly, adverb
in·aus·pi·cious·ness, noun
Synonyms
unpropitious, ill-timed, unpromising.
unpropitious, ill-timed, unpromising.
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| —adj | |
| not auspicious; unlucky | |
| inaus'piciously | |
| —adv | |
| inaus'piciousness | |
| —n | |
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Inauspicious
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Example sentences
But with that said, today's sell global sell-off is inauspicious.
It was an inauspicious mission in the days before a trip.
Once or twice he advised them to close what he considered an inauspicious show.
Not that this is stopping anyone else in the market from looking for inauspicious auguries.
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