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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