Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unpromising

adjective

/ʌnˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

Definition

Lacking hope or potential for success or positive outcomes.

Examples

The project was deemed unpromising from the start due to insufficient funding.
She received unpromising feedback on her proposal, which discouraged her from pursuing it further.
The team’s performance in the first half of the season was quite unpromising, leading to concerns about their chances of reaching the playoffs.

Meaning

When something is described as unpromising, it means that it does not show signs of a favorable outcome or indicates that it may not develop positively in the future.