unpromising

adjective

Definition of unpromisingnext
1
as in unfavorable

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2
as in irreparable

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Recent Examples of unpromising This is the unpromising backdrop to Keir Starmer's trip to Beijing this week in the first by a British prime minister since Theresa May visited eight years ago. — Ian King, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026 The surprising discovery awaiting us below the thicket of its atmosphere has quashed the notion that worlds far from the Sun are unpromising destinations in the search for life-supporting environments. — Literary Hub, 22 May 2026 ADCs were once widely viewed as an unpromising technology, but Daiichi Sankyo’s success has revived interest and intensified competition across the industry. — Pwc Consulting Llc Contributor, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026 Adrift but alive, dad (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), daughter (Luna Blaise), daughter’s unpromising boyfriend (David Iacono) and daughter’s younger sister (Audrina Miranda) are rescued by the mercenaries’ expedition. — Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unpromising
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpromising
  1. unfavorable
  2. irreparable
  3. inauspicious
  4. irreversible
  5. adverse
  6. uncorrectable
Adjective
  • That same study found 39% held an unfavorable view of socialism, versus 47% with an unfavorable view of capitalism.
    — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • If the value of the stock declines, additional collateral may be required or positions may need to be liquidated under unfavorable conditions.
    — Joshua Harmon, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of unfavorable
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  • The lawsuit states that Kuka has singlehandedly caused irreparable harm to Boca View by refusing to abide by Florida law and the association’s own bylaws in order to further her self-serving agenda.
    — Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • And there’s no guarantee that Illinois would grant the license, threatening irreparable harms, including income and reputation loss, Kalshi argued.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026
Definition of irreparable
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  • In my line of work, there are few things as inauspicious as a plucky gal determined to make the best of a bad situation.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 June 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
Definition of inauspicious
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  • Meanwhile, in the 'Before Times,' journalist Helen Drew (Jessica Henwick) and Congressman Daniel Keene (Ashley Zukerman) uncover a conspiracy that pulls them into a chain of events with catastrophic, irreversible consequences.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 2 July 2026
  • In addition, patients with incurable or irreversible conditions no longer have to certify annually.
    — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of irreversible
Adjective
  • These conditions can increase your vulnerability to adverse effects from poor air quality.
    — Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
  • Valentine also testified that the FDA encourages infant formula companies to send in all adverse event reports and that nothing prevented Mead Johnson from doing so.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of adverse
Adjective
  • Did Middle Tennessee State expose Miami’s uncorrectable problems?
    — Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Yes, there are some uncorrectable changes, but those changes aren’t currently causing any problems for the James Webb team.
    — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 21 July 2022
Definition of uncorrectable

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