inauspicious

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective not auspicious; boding ill
  2. adjective contrary to your interests or welfare
  3. adjective presaging ill fortune; ; ; - P.B.Shelley

Etymology

From in- + auspicious.

In classic literature

Synonyms

unfortunate

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