Unpromising

Synonyms of unpromising

• hopeless
• bleak
• discouraging

Antonyms of unpromising

• promising
• optimistic
• encouraging

Collocations of unpromising

future prospects

Frequency: 70 %

Despite the unpromising start, his future prospects look bright now.

outlook

Frequency: 60 %

The unpromising outlook for the project improved after they brought in a new team.

start

Frequency: 55 %

The unpromising start of the project made everyone doubt its success.

results

Frequency: 50 %

Despite the unpromising results at first, they managed to turn things around.

beginning

Frequency: 45 %

The unpromising beginning of their friendship blossomed into a strong bond.

Idiomatic Expressions for unpromising

• Phrase: an unpromising outlook
  Meaning: a situation or forecast that does not bode well for the future
  Usage: Despite initial optimism, the company's financial reports paint an unpromising outlook for the next quarter.