What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unpropitious
Example
The unpropitious weather conditions caused the outdoor concert to be cancelled. [unpropitious: adjective]
Example
The company's decision to invest in the failing industry proved to be unpropitious. [unpropitious: adjective]
inauspicious
Example
The team's inauspicious start to the season did not bode well for their chances of winning the championship. [inauspicious: adjective]
Example
The couple's wedding day was marred by a series of inauspicious events, including a sudden rainstorm and a power outage. [inauspicious: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unpropitious is more commonly used than inauspicious in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unpropitious and inauspicious?
Inauspicious is more formal and may be used in more academic or literary contexts, while unpropitious is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
