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unpromising

UK/'ʌn'prɔmisiŋ/US
TOEFLB2

Definitions

adj.

Not showing signs of future success or a good outcome.

没有希望的,前景不佳的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
unnot, reversal
+
promroot
+
isconnector
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=unpromising

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The unpromising weather forecast made us cancel the outdoor event.

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