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unpropitiously

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In an unpropitious way.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in an inauspicious manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he started his new job inauspiciously on Friday the 13th

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: inauspiciously

Antonyms: propitiously

History

Etymology

From unpropitious + -ly.