inauspiciously

[/ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəsli/]

adverb

inauspiciosamente

1. In a manner that suggests bad luck or unfavorable circumstances; unpromisingly

The project started inauspiciously with multiple delays and budget cuts.

O projeto começou inauspiciosamente com múltiplos atrasos e cortes orçamentários.

2. In a way that does not give signs of future success

The meeting began inauspiciously when the main speaker failed to appear.

A reunião começou inauspiciosamente quando o palestrante principal não compareceu.

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General Brazilian

inauspiciosamente

standard usage in formal and informal contexts

Portugal

inauspiciosamente

standard usage; sometimes replaced by 'desafortunadamente' in informal speech

General Portuguese

de forma inauspiciosa

periphrastic alternative form

get off on the wrong foot - começar inauspiciosamente

bad omen - sinal inauspicioso

start on a sour note - começar inauspiciosamente

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