inauspicious

Meanings

• adjective

  Bringing bad luck or fortune; unfavorable.

• adjective

  Marked by an unfavorable or unpropitious sign; omens or indications of misfortune.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

auspicious

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Synonyms

unfavorable , unfortunate , unlucky

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inauspicious
unpropitious , deprecious , precious , repugnant

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Variants

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inauspicious , inauspiciously , inauspiciousness , inauspiciousnesses

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Etymology

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Late Middle English: from in- 'not' + auspicious.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'inauspicious' is derived from the Latin word 'auspicium', meaning 'observation of omens'.

2. In ancient Rome, the auspices were taken before important events or undertakings to ensure that the gods approved of the venture. The taking of auspices was an essential part of Roman life, and the practice influenced the development of the word 'inauspicious'.

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Related Concepts

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1. omens: Signs or symbols believed to foretell future events, which are often considered inauspicious.

2. auspicious: Favorable; propitious; bringing good fortune or luck.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'inauspicious' is often used to describe ominous or ominously unfavorable situations. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Cassius describes Brutus' arrival as 'inauspicious' before the assassination.

How to Memorize "inauspicious"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'inauspicious' as a cloud with a dark rain cloud shape. This visualization can help you remember the word's meaning as something unfavorable or unpropitious.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inauspicious' with the word 'omens'. This association can help you remember that 'inauspicious' is used to describe unfavorable signs or indications.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Inauspicious means in bad shape, like a rain cloud bringing misfortune' to help remember the word's meaning.

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