Meaning of the word inauspicious in English

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inauspicious

US /ˌɪn.ɑːˈspɪʃ.əs/
UK /ˌɪn.ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs/

Adjective

not conducive to success; unpromising

Example:
The day started with an inauspicious omen: a black cat crossing their path.
Their first meeting was rather inauspicious, marked by awkward silences and misunderstandings.