unpropitiously
Adverb: - In an unfavorable, unpromising, or unlucky manner: Indicates that something happens or is done under conditions suggesting a poor or unfortunate outcome. It describes an action occurring at a time or in a way that bodes ill.
The adverb "unpropitiously" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed or an event unfolds. It conveys that the circumstances are not favorable or auspicious. It is a formal word, more common in written English than in everyday speech.
- The negotiations began unpropitiously, with both sides immediately rejecting the initial proposals.
- Her reign started unpropitiously amid economic crisis and public unrest.
- The sun rose unpropitiously on the day of the battle, hidden behind thick, grey clouds.
- "to open/commence unpropitiously": to begin in an unfavorable manner.
- The academic year opened unpropitiously with a major budget shortfall.
- "to unfold/develop unpropitiously": to progress in an unfortunate way.
- Events continued to unfold unpropitiously for the stranded expedition.
- Unpropitious (adjective): Not likely to lead to a favorable outcome; inauspicious.
- They decided to postpone the launch due to unpropitious weather conditions.
- Inauspiciously (adverb): Synonym, meaning in a way that suggests bad luck or an unfavorable start.
- Auspiciously (adverb): Antonym, meaning in a way that suggests future success; favorably.
- Inauspiciously
- Unfavorably
- Unpromisingly
- Ill-omened
- Propitiously
- Auspiciously
- Favorably
- Promisingly
"Unpropitiously" specifically relates to the quality of timing or circumstance. It implies that the context or conditions surrounding an event are hostile to its success or positive development. It is often used in narratives about historical events, projects, or ventures that face initial difficulties.
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in an inauspicious manner
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he started his new job inauspiciously on Friday the 13th
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