unpropitious

[ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs]

unpropitious Definition

• 1. not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable
• 2. not likely to be successful or to result in a positive outcome

Using unpropitious: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unpropitious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The weather was unpropitious for a picnic.

• Example

  It was an unpropitious time to launch a new business.

• Example

  The circumstances were unpropitious for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

unpropitious Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unpropitious

• inauspicious
• unpromising
• unfortunate
• unlucky
• unfavorable

Antonyms for unpropitious

• propitious
• auspicious
• favorable

Phrases with unpropitious

• an unpropitious start

  a beginning that is not favorable or promising

  Example

  The team got off to an unpropitious start, losing their first three games.

• unpropitious conditions

  circumstances that are not conducive to success or progress

  Example

  The company faced unpropitious conditions due to the economic downturn.

• unpropitious timing

  a situation where the timing is not favorable or opportune

  Example

  The decision to resign came at an unpropitious time, just before the start of the new project.

Origins of unpropitious

from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'propius' meaning 'favorable'

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Summary: unpropitious in Brief

'Unpropitious' [ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs] means not giving or indicating a good chance of success, unfavorable, or not likely to result in a positive outcome. It is often used to describe unfavorable circumstances, such as 'The weather was unpropitious for a picnic,' or 'It was an unpropitious time to launch a new business.'