Unpromising: meaning, definitions and examples
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unpromising
[ ʌnˈprɒmɪsɪŋ ]
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.