unpromising
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un·prom·is·ing
(ŭn-prŏm′ĭ-sĭng)adj.
Not likely to develop in a desirable manner: an unpromising beginning to the relationship.
un·prom′is·ing·ly adv.
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unpromising
(ʌnˈprɒmɪsɪŋ)adj
not showing any promise of favourable development or future success
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un•prom•is•ing
(ʌnˈprɒm ə sɪŋ)adj.
unlikely to be favorable or successful.
[1625–35]
un•prom′is•ing•ly, adv.
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Adj. | 1. | unpromising - unlikely to bring about favorable results or enjoyment; "faced an unpromising task"; "music for unpromising combinations of instruments" inauspicious, unfortunate - not auspicious; boding ill |
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unpromising
adjective inauspicious, discouraging, ominous, unfavourable, doubtful, gloomy, adverse, unpropitious, infelicitous His business career had distinctly unpromising beginnings.
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