unpropitiousness

/'ʌnprə'piʃəsnis/

Thân thiện

The dark clouds and strong winds created an atmosphere of unpropitiousness for the picnic.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality or state of being unpropitious; the condition of being unfavorable, inauspicious, or unlikely to lead to success. It refers to a characteristic that suggests a negative or unsuccessful outcome.

Usage

• General Use: "Unpropitiousness" is a formal noun used to describe the inherent unfavorable nature of a situation, condition, or set of circumstances. It indicates a lack of promise for a positive result.
• Contexts: It is commonly used in analytical, literary, or formal discussions about conditions, omens, or environments.

Examples

• The general surveyed the battlefield, noting the unpropitiousness of the terrain for a cavalry charge.
• The unpropitiousness of the economic indicators led investors to be cautious.
• Despite the unpropitiousness of the weather, the expedition team decided to proceed.

Advanced Usage

• "The unpropitiousness of the moment": Refers to a specific point in time being particularly unfavorable for starting an action.
  • Given the unpropitiousness of the moment, she decided to postpone her announcement.

Variants and Related Words

• Unpropitious (adj): Not favorable; inauspicious.
  • They faced unpropitious conditions for launching the boat.
• Inauspiciousness (n): The quality of being unlucky or suggesting bad fortune. (A close synonym).
• Adversity (n): Difficulties or misfortune. (A related concept, but more general).

Synonyms

• Inauspiciousness: The state of being unlucky or boding ill.
• Unfavorableness: The quality of being disadvantageous.
• Ominousness: The quality of suggesting that something bad is going to happen.

Antonyms

• Propitiousness: The quality of being favorable.
• Auspiciousness: The quality of being conducive to success; favorable.
• Favorableness: The quality of being advantageous.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the quality of suggesting an unsuccessful result

Từ đồng nghĩa

• inauspiciousness