unpropitious

Meanings

• adjective

  Unfavorable or inauspicious; not propitious.

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Rhymes

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unpropitious , depositious , obligatory

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Variants

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unpropitious , unpropitiously

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'inpropitius' meaning 'unauspicious, inauspicious', from 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'propitius' meaning 'auspicious'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unpropitious' is often used to describe unfavorable weather conditions, such as a storm or a heavy rain.

2. In ancient Rome, the auspices were the signs or omens that were observed to determine the will of the gods. Auspicious conditions were considered good, while unpropitious conditions were considered bad.

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Related Concepts

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1. auspicious: The opposite of 'unpropitious'. Bringing good fortune or success.

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Culture

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The term 'unpropitious' has been used in literature and poetry to describe unfavorable conditions or circumstances. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', the witches describe an 'unpropitious' time for Macbeth to meet with Banquo. In music, the term is used in the title of a piece by Beethoven, 'An die ferne Geliebte' (To the Distant Beloved), where the word 'unpropitious' is used to describe the protagonist's longing for his beloved, who is far away.

How to Memorize "unpropitious"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where the conditions are not favorable or auspicious. Visualize a stormy sea or a dark, stormy night.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unpropitious' with the word 'inauspicious'. Remember that 'unpropitious' means 'not propitious', or not favorable or auspicious.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Un-Pro-Pi-Tious' to remember the meaning of the word. 'Un' means 'not', 'Pro' means 'favorable', and 'Tious' means 'condition' or 'circumstance'.

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