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UNPROPITIOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unpropitiously mean?
• UNPROPITIOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb UNPROPITIOUSLY has 1 sense:
1. in an inauspicious manner
Familiarity information: UNPROPITIOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an inauspicious manner
Synonyms:
inauspiciously; unpropitiously
Context example:
he started his new job inauspiciously on Friday the 13th
Antonym:
propitiously (in an auspicious manner)
Pertainym:
unpropitious (not propitious)
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