unpromising

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈprɒm.ɪ.sɪŋ/
US: /ʌnˈprɑː.mɪ.sɪŋ/

  1. Not likely to be successful or develop in a positive way.

    1. The weather looks unpromising for our picnic today.
    2. Despite an unpromising start, the project eventually became quite successful, exceeding expectations.

  2. Showing little sign of future success or improvement.

    1. His job search was unpromising; he got no offers.
    2. The team's unpromising performance this season has led to speculation about the coach's future and potential replacements.

Synonyms

bleak unfavorable inauspicious unlikely

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unpromising" in English means: Not likely to be successful or develop in a positive way., Showing little sign of future success or improvement..

The phonetic transcription of "unpromising" is /ʌnˈprɒm.ɪ.sɪŋ/ in British English and /ʌnˈprɑː.mɪ.sɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unpromising": bleak, unfavorable, inauspicious, unlikely.

Example usage of "unpromising": "The weather looks unpromising for our picnic today.". More examples on the page.