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unpromising

UK
/ʌnˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/
unpromisingadjective
more unpromising
Comp.
most unpromising
Super.
UK
/ʌnˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/
Translations
peu prometteurSe dit d’une situation, d’un projet ou d’un résultat qui semble peu susceptible de réussir.
The weather forecast for the weekend looks unpromising, with heavy rain expected.
Les prévisions météorologiques pour le week-end sont peu prometteuses, avec de fortes pluies attendues.
peu prometteurSe dit d’une personne, d’un talent ou d’un avenir qui montre peu de potentiel.
At first, the startup's prospects looked unpromising, but it eventually attracted major investors.
Au début, les perspectives de la start-up semblaient peu prometteuses, mais elle a fini par attirer de grands investisseurs.
Definitions
Not likely to be successful or to yield positive results.
The weather forecast for the weekend looks unpromising, with heavy rain expected.
Showing little or no sign of potential talent or future success.
At first, the startup's prospects looked unpromising, but it eventually attracted major investors.
Synonyms
unfavorable
bleak
discouraging
unhopeful
unfortunate
Antonyms
promising
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