unpropitious

/ˈʌnprəˌpɪʃəs/
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Definitions of unpropitious
  1. adjective
    not propitious
    synonyms:
    ill, inauspicious, ominous
    presaging ill fortune
    thunderous
    extremely ominous
    unfavorable, unfavourable
    (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose
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    antonyms:
    propitious
    presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
    auspicious
    auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
    favorable, favourable, golden, lucky, prosperous
    presaging or likely to bring good luck
    gracious
    disposed to bestow favors
    favorable, favourable
    (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate
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