Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unpropitious

Adjective
/ʌn.prəˈpɪʃ.əs/
Definition
Not favorable or likely to lead to success; unfavorable.
Examples
  • The weather conditions were unpropitious for the outdoor event, leading to its cancellation.
  • She interpreted his silence as an unpropitious sign for their partnership.
  • Investing in a volatile market can often be considered unpropitious for new investors.
Meaning
The term ‘unpropitious’ describes conditions or circumstances that do not support a positive outcome or are not conducive to success.
Synonyms
  • Unfavorable
  • Adverse
  • Inauspicious
  • Unlucky
  • Unpromising