Inauspiciously: meaning, definitions and examples

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.

ominously, unfavorably, unluckily

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.