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adj. - Not auspicious adj. - Presaging ill fortune; Contrary to your interests or welfare.

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Usage examples (33)
  • When the exact character and effects of their policy defy simple articulation, something inauspicious is afoot.
  • Unknown Aussie buys Bradman's "inauspicious" debut bat for 145,000 dollars
  • He wanted to make sure that he doesn't eat during the 'inauspicious' period.
  • And recent releases have been pretty inauspicious. ''
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