Unpropitiously: meaning, definitions and examples
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unpropitiously
[ ˌənˌprɒpɪˈtjuːəsli ]
unfortunate circumstances
In a manner that brings bad luck or misfortune; in an unlucky or unfavorable way. It is used to describe situations that are not conducive to success or happiness.
Synonyms
inauspiciously, unfavorably, unluckily
Examples of usage
- She arrived unpropitiously just as the party was ending.
- The rain started unpropitiously right before the outdoor wedding ceremony.
- The news of the failed project came unpropitiously on the same day as her birthday.
Translations
Translations of the word "unpropitiously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desfavoravelmente
🇮🇳 अशुभता से
🇩🇪 ungünstig
🇮🇩 dengan tidak menguntungkan
🇺🇦 несприятливо
🇵🇱 niekorzystnie
🇯🇵 不吉に
🇫🇷 défavorablement
🇪🇸 desfavorablemente
🇹🇷 elverişsizce
🇰🇷 불길하게
🇸🇦 بشكل غير مؤات
🇨🇿 nepříznivě
🇸🇰 nepriaznivo
🇨🇳 不利地
🇸🇮 neugodno
🇮🇸 óhagstætt
🇰🇿 қолайсыз
🇬🇪 არახელსაყრელად
🇦🇿 uyğunsuz olaraq
🇲🇽 desfavorablemente
Word origin
The word 'unpropitiously' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'propitiously' meaning 'favorably'. The concept of propitiousness dates back to ancient Roman and Greek beliefs, where propitiatory rituals were performed to appease the gods and bring about favorable outcomes. Over time, the word evolved to include the negation 'un-' to signify the opposite of being favorable or auspicious.
See also: unpropitious.