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Meaning of unpropitious
The primary meaning of "unpropitious" is unfavorable or unpromising in terms of conditions or circumstances.
Etymology of unpropitious
The word "unpropitious" comes from the Latin "inpropitius", which is a combination of "in-" (meaning not) and "propitius" (meaning favorable), derived from "proptius" (meaning to make favorable), and is related to the verb "propitiare", which means to make favorable or to appease.
Synonyms
inauspicious
unfavorable
adverse
unlucky
ill-fated
ill-omened
ominous
unpromising
discouraging
disheartening
depressing
gloomy
dismal
bleak
dire
calamitous
catastrophic
disastrous
unfortunate
regrettable
deplorable
lamentable
sad
sorrowful
grievous
distressing
Definitions
- Not giving a good chance of success, or not suitable for a particular activity
- * Giving a sign or signs that something bad will happen
Usage Examples
- The weather was unpropitious for a picnic, so we decided to go to the museum instead.
- * The company's financial situation looked unpropitious, and investors began to sell their shares.