inauspiciously

Thân thiện

He began his new job inauspiciously on Friday the 13th.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In an inauspicious manner; in a way that suggests bad luck or an unfavorable outcome. The word describes an action or event that begins or occurs under signs of misfortune or with an unpromising start.

Usage

• The adverb "inauspiciously" is used to modify a verb, describing an action was performed or an event unfolded. It indicates that the manner or circumstances were unlucky, unfavorable, or not conducive to success.
• It is typically used in more formal or literary contexts.

Examples

• Adverb:
  • The peace talks began inauspiciously with both leaders refusing to shake hands.
  • Her reign started inauspiciously amid economic turmoil and public dissent.
  • The project launched inauspiciously when the key system failed on the first day.

Advanced Usage

• "to begin/start inauspiciously": A common collocation describing an unfavorable or unlucky beginning.
  • The season began inauspiciously for the team with three consecutive losses.
• "to open inauspiciously": Often used for events, performances, or ventures that have an unpromising start.
  • The art exhibition opened inauspiciously with a power outage.

Variants and Related Words

• Inauspicious (adjective): Not conducive to success; unpromising; unlucky.
  • It was an inauspicious beginning to their journey.
• Auspiciously (adverb): In a manner that suggests good luck or a favorable outcome (antonym).
  • The day began auspiciously with clear skies.

Synonyms

• Unfavorably: In a way that is not advantageous.
• Unpromisingly: In a way that does not suggest future success.
• Unluckily: In an unfortunate manner.

Antonyms

• Auspiciously: In a promising or favorable manner.
• Favorably: In a way that is to one's advantage.
• Propitiou sly: In a manner indicating good conditions.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an inauspicious manner
   • he started his new job inauspiciously on Friday the 13th

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unpropitiously