UNPROMISING Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

unpromising

adjective

Definition of unpromising

as in unfavorable

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as in irreparable

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Recent Examples of unpromising This is the unpromising backdrop to Keir Starmer's trip to Beijing this week in the first by a British prime minister since Theresa May visited eight years ago. — Ian King, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026 But no money was appropriated for reading reform beyond that amount, which would suggest an unpromising future for state support of reading reforms. — Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025 Adrift but alive, dad (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), daughter (Luna Blaise), daughter’s unpromising boyfriend (David Iacono) and daughter’s younger sister (Audrina Miranda) are rescued by the mercenaries’ expedition. — Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025 Yet despite the minimal funding and unpromising history, the search continues to garner both adherents and interest. — IEEE Spectrum, 15 Aug. 2012 See All Example Sentences for unpromising

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpromising

Adjective

Among Republicans, 10% now give him an unfavorable rating, and among independents, 51%- 42% have an unfavorable view.

— Susan Page, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
First responders also urge residents not to enter the water at all when swimming is prohibited, especially during unfavorable weather.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of unfavorable

Adjective

Recent research showed that overreliance on groundwater during the drought caused irreparable harm to the county’s aquifers.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Those issues go to irreparable harm, meaning a harm that can’t be remedied by money, which plays an important role in the litigation.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of irreparable

Adjective

Group argued construction could be irreversible The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which is challenging the ballroom, had told the justices that the project would likely become irreversible unless it is stopped now.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Elena became blind in a car accident that caused irreversible damage to the optic nerve in her left eye, as well as damage to the retina and cornea transparency in her right eye, according to the outlets.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of irreversible

Adjective

Ustel said the ferry faced adverse weather conditions and began taking in water just 15 minutes after departure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
The report identified adverse effects on dozens of historic properties, including the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and other landmarks.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

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