Unpromising

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈprɑmɪsɪŋ/

Definitions of unpromising

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'unpromising' describes something that does not show potential for success or development

Example Sentences

A1 The weather forecast for tomorrow looks unpromising.

A2 She was worried when she received the unpromising test results.

B1 Despite the unpromising start, the team managed to turn things around and win the game.

B2 The job market for recent graduates may seem unpromising, but with determination, opportunities can be found.

C1 The unpromising economic outlook has led to uncertainty among investors.

C2 The critics' reviews were harsh, describing the film as unpromising and lacking originality.

Examples of unpromising in a Sentence

formal The initial results of the experiment were unpromising, but further analysis may reveal more insights.

informal I know it looks unpromising now, but don't give up hope just yet.

slang The job market is looking pretty unpromising right now, but I'm sure something will come up soon.

figurative The storm clouds gathering on the horizon painted an unpromising picture for the outdoor event.

Grammatical Forms of unpromising

past tense

unpromised

plural

unpromising

comparative

more unpromising

superlative

most unpromising

present tense

unpromises

future tense

will unpromise

perfect tense

has/have unpromised

continuous tense

is/am/are unpromising

singular

unpromising

positive degree

unpromising

infinitive

to unpromise

gerund

unpromising

participle

unpromised

Origin and Evolution of unpromising

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unpromising' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'promising' meaning showing signs of future success or potential.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unpromising' has retained its original meaning of lacking potential or not showing signs of future success. It is commonly used to describe situations, prospects, or individuals that do not appear likely to succeed or improve in the future.