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inauspicious

UK/ɪnɔː'spɪʃəs/US/i.nɒ:'spiʃәs/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Suggesting that future success is unlikely.

不吉利的;前景不佳的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
in-not, opposite of
+
auspiciousroot
=inauspicious

in- + auspicious = not auspicious.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The project had an inauspicious beginning.

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