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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

unpromising

IPA: //ʌnˈprɒmɪsɪŋ//

KK: /ʌnˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not likely to succeed or improve; showing little hope for a positive outcome.

Example: The project had an unpromising start, making everyone doubt its success.

unpromisingly

IPA: /ʌnˈprɒmɪsɪŋli/

KK: /ʌnˈprɑːmɪsɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not show signs of success or improvement.

Example: The project was progressing unpromisingly, leading the team to reconsider their approach.

unprompted

IPA: //ʌnˈprɒmptɪd//

KK: /ʌnˈprɑmptɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that occurs without being asked or encouraged.

Example: She gave an unprompted compliment about his work.

unpropitious

IPA: /ʌnˈprəʊpɪʃəs/

KK: /ʌnˈproʊpɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Not favorable or likely to lead to success; often used to describe situations or conditions that are not promising.

Example: The weather was unpropitious for our picnic, so we decided to stay indoors.

unprosperous

IPA: //ʌnˈprɒspərəs//

KK: /ʌnˈprɑːspərəs/

adjective

Definition: Not successful or wealthy; lacking in prosperity.

Example: The unprosperous town struggled to attract new businesses.

unprovable

IPA: //ʌnˈproʊvəbl//

KK: /ʌnˈproʊvəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be shown to be true or false through evidence or testing.

Example: The theory remains unprovable despite many attempts to validate it.

unproved

IPA: //ʌnˈpruːvd//

KK: /ʌnˈpruːvd/

adjective

Definition: Something that has not been shown to be true or valid through evidence or testing.

Example: The theory remains unproved despite many experiments.

unproven

IPA: //ʌnˈpruːvən//

KK: /ʌnˈpruvən/

adjective

Definition: Something that has not been shown to be true or valid through evidence or testing.

Example: The scientist presented an unproven theory that needed further research.

unprovoked

IPA: //ʌnprəˈvoʊkt//

KK: /ʌnˈproʊvoʊkt/

adjective

Definition: Something that happens without being caused or triggered by any action or event.

Example: The dog bit him in an unprovoked manner, without any warning.

unpublished

IPA: /ʌnˈpʌblɪʃt/

KK: /ʌnˈpʌblɪʃt/

adjective

Definition: Something that has not been made available to the public or printed in a book, magazine, or other media.

Example: The author's unpublished manuscript was discovered years after her death.

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