What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unauspicious
Example
The team's unauspicious start to the season did not bode well for their chances of making the playoffs. [unauspicious: adjective]
Example
The weather on the day of the wedding was unauspicious, with dark clouds and heavy rain. [unauspicious: adjective]
inauspicious
Example
The inauspicious start to the project made it difficult to gain momentum. [inauspicious: adjective]
Example
The inauspicious weather forecast for the outdoor concert caused many people to stay home. [inauspicious: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Inauspicious is more commonly used than unauspicious in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unauspicious and inauspicious?
Both unauspicious and inauspicious are formal words that are typically used in serious or professional contexts.
