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inauspicious Synonyms

Another word for inauspicious

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• adjective (Context 1)

Not conducive to success; unpromising or boding ill for the future.

Usage Example

"Following an unpromising debut marked by technical glitches, the software eventually became an industry standard."

Strongest
unpromising
unfavorable
unpropitious
ill-omened
Strong
untoward
unfortunate
ominous
discouraging
Weak
black

Opposites of inauspicious

The opposite of inauspicious shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

auspicious
propitious
promising
favorable
encouraging
hopeful
bright
opportune
See all opposites of inauspicious

• Nearby Words

inaugurate
inauguration
inaugurator
inauspicious
inauthentic
inauthenticity
inboard

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Inauspicious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/inauspicious
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