In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
INAUSPICIOUSLY
inauspiciously, unpropitiously
(adverb) in an inauspicious manner; “he started his new job inauspiciously on Friday the 13th”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
inauspiciously (comparative more inauspiciously, superlative most inauspiciously)
In an inauspicious manner.
Source: Wiktionary
INAUSPICIOUS
In`aus*pi"cious, a.
Definition: Not auspicious; ill-omened; unfortunate; unlucky; unfavorable. "Inauspicious stars." Shak. "Inauspicious love." Dryden.
– In`aus*pi"cious*ly, adv.
– In`aus*pi"cious*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BARGAIN
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