Unpromising: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpromising

 

[ ʌnˈprɒmɪsɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

future potential

Not showing or giving hope for future success or development; unpromising can refer to a situation, project, or person.

Synonyms

bleak, discouraging, dismal, unfavorable, unpropitious

Examples of usage

  • This unpromising start to the project doesn't bode well for its success.
  • The unpromising weather forecast led us to cancel our outdoor plans.
  • Despite the unpromising circumstances, she remained optimistic and determined.
  • The unpromising financial outlook forced the company to make some difficult decisions.
  • The unpromising results of the experiment surprised the researchers.

Translations

Translations of the word "unpromising" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desanimador

🇮🇳 अप्रत्याशित

🇩🇪 unverheißungsvoll

🇮🇩 tidak menjanjikan

🇺🇦 безперспективний

🇵🇱 nieobiecujący

🇯🇵 見込みがない

🇫🇷 peu prometteur

🇪🇸 poco prometedor

🇹🇷 ümit vermeyen

🇰🇷 희망이 없는

🇸🇦 غير واعد

🇨🇿 neperspektivní

🇸🇰 neperspektívny

🇨🇳 没有前途的

🇸🇮 neperspektiven

🇮🇸 vonlítið

🇰🇿 үмітсіз

🇬🇪 იმედგამცრუებელი

🇦🇿 ümidsiz

🇲🇽 poco prometedor

Etymology

The word 'unpromising' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'promising.' It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of something being 'unpromising' has been a common theme in literature and everyday conversation, highlighting the importance of hope and potential in various aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,472, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.