The Opposite(Antonym) of “propitiousness”
The antonyms of propitiousness are unpropitiousness, inauspiciousness, and disadvantageousness. These words describe situations or circumstances that are unfavorable, unlucky, or likely to result in failure.
Explore all Antonyms of “propitiousness”
- unpropitiousness
- inauspiciousness
- disadvantageousness
Definitions and Examples of unpropitiousness, inauspiciousness, disadvantageousness
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The quality of being unfavorable or unlikely to result in success.
Example
The unpropitiousness of the weather made it impossible for us to go on a picnic.
The quality of being unlucky or foreboding of bad things to come.
Example
The inauspiciousness of the date made them postpone their wedding until a more favorable time.
disadvantageousness
The quality of being unfavorable or harmful to one's interests or goals.
Example
The disadvantageousness of the new tax law made many small businesses struggle to stay afloat.
Key Differences: unpropitiousness vs inauspiciousness vs disadvantageousness
- 1Unpropitiousness and inauspiciousness both describe situations that are unlucky or unlikely to result in success, but inauspiciousness has a stronger connotation of foreboding or bad omens.
- 2Disadvantageousness describes situations that are harmful or unfavorable to one's interests or goals, while the other two antonyms describe situations that are simply unlucky or unfavorable.
Effective Usage of unpropitiousness, inauspiciousness, disadvantageousness
- 1Business: Use these antonyms to describe market conditions, economic trends, or business opportunities.
- 2Weather: Use these antonyms to describe weather conditions that are unfavorable for outdoor activities or travel.
- 3Sports: Use these antonyms to describe conditions that are unfavorable for sports events or competitions.
Remember this!
The antonyms of propitiousness describe situations or circumstances that are unfavorable, unlucky, or likely to result in failure. Use unpropitiousness, inauspiciousness, and disadvantageousness to describe market conditions, economic trends, weather conditions, or sports events that are unfavorable or harmful to one's interests or goals.
