INAUSPICIOUS Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

inauspicious

adjective

ˌi-ˌnȯ-ˈspi-shəs

Definition of inauspicious

as in ominous

being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come this many problems so early in the project is a most inauspicious sign

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Recent Examples of inauspicious The injury, identified at the time as a right hamstring spasm, came at a particularly inauspicious moment, with Perez in the midst of one of his best starts in the season, with nine strikeouts in four scoreless innings. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026 With even more of a cult following than Uncle Tupelo, Souled American seemed destined for an inauspicious legacy outside its small but rabid fan group. — David Harris, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026 The relationship between new Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori and franchise icon Damian Lillard got off to an inauspicious start. — Jason Quick, New York Times, 26 June 2026 Spain came into the 2026 tournament with a top-three FIFA ranking and dreams of bringing another trophy back to the Iberian Peninsula, but their quest for a world title got off to an inauspicious start. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inauspicious

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauspicious

Adjective

If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
Instead, Mike Maignan got a confidence boost, Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue combined for France’s fourth, and the favourites look more ominous than ever.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of ominous

Adjective

Because everyone will have access to the same information, AI will accentuate the value of personal connections, again promoting lineages and networks that at their most extreme may appear to be sinister establishment conspiracies.

— Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Soon, Pinocchio – under the influence of a sinister Cricket (Robert Englund) — goes on a killing rampage to free James from everyone evil around him, and becoming a real boy in the process — one piece at a time.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 June 2026

Definition of sinister

Adjective

If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Enola fearlessly climbs to the top of the carriage while wearing her white wedding dress, aiming a shotgun at the menacing figure.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026