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unauspicious Synonyms

Another word for unauspicious

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Not auspicious; not conducive to success; unpromising or unfavorable.

Usage Example

"Despite the inauspicious weather on opening day, the outdoor festival drew a remarkably large crowd."

Strongest
inauspicious
unpromising
unfavorable
unpropitious
Strong
ill-omened
ominous
untoward
discouraging
bleak

Opposites of unauspicious

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

auspicious
propitious
promising
favorable
encouraging
opportune
felicitous
bright
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unauspicious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unauspicious
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