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Inauspiciously: meaning, definitions and examples

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inauspiciously

 

[ ɪnɔˈspɪʃəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a negative or unlucky manner

If something happens inauspiciously, it occurs in a way that is unfavorable, unlucky, or not promising. It is often used to describe the way events unfold or the way a situation develops.

Synonyms

ominously, unfavorably, unluckily.

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Word Description / Examples
inauspiciously

Used when something starts or appears to be leading to a bad outcome, often when describing an event or beginning.

  • The ceremony began inauspiciously with a power outage.
  • The day started inauspiciously with heavy rain and traffic jams.
unluckily

Used when something happens due to bad luck or unfortunate circumstances, usually referring to specific incidents or outcomes.

  • Unluckily, he missed the last train home.
  • She unluckily lost her wallet on the way to the interview.
unfavorably

Used to describe a situation or condition that is not favorable or advantageous, often in relation to opinions, outcomes, or conditions.

  • The proposal was reviewed unfavorably by the committee.
  • The weather forecast looks unfavorably for our weekend plans.
ominously

Applied when something gives a sense of impending danger or threat, often creating a feeling of dread or fear. It has a more intense negative connotation.

  • The dark clouds gathered ominously over the horizon.
  • He spoke in an ominously quiet tone, signaling that something bad was about to happen.

Examples of usage

  • The project started inauspiciously with a series of setbacks and delays.
  • The team's performance in the first half of the game was inauspiciously poor.
  • The day began inauspiciously with heavy rain and traffic jams.
  • The new year began inauspiciously for the stock market, with a sharp decline in prices.
  • The negotiations proceeded inauspiciously, leading to a breakdown in communication.

Translations

Translations of the word "inauspiciously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desfavoravelmente

🇮🇳 अशुभ रूप से

🇩🇪 unglücklich

🇮🇩 tidak menguntungkan

🇺🇦 несприятливо

🇵🇱 niefortunnie

🇯🇵 不吉に

🇫🇷 de manière défavorable

🇪🇸 desfavorablemente

🇹🇷 uğursuzca

🇰🇷 불길하게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير موات

🇨🇿 nepříznivě

🇸🇰 nepriaznivo

🇨🇳 不吉利地

🇸🇮 neugodno

🇮🇸 óheppilega

🇰🇿 қолайсыз түрде

🇬🇪 არახელსაყრელად

🇦🇿 uğursuzca

🇲🇽 desfavorablemente

Etymology

The word 'inauspiciously' is derived from the Latin word 'inauspiciōsus', which means 'unfavorable' or 'unlucky'. It dates back to the early 17th century and has been used in English literature to convey a sense of negativity or misfortune. The prefix 'in-' signifies negation or reversal, while 'auspicious' refers to something favorable or promising. Therefore, 'inauspiciously' describes events or circumstances that unfold in an unfortunate or unfavorable manner.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,988, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.