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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 mannerplay

  Familiarity information: UNPROPITIOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


UNPROPITIOUSLY (adverb)


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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