unpromising
Example Sentences
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At this early stage, however, it can be said that the D.C. budget process is off to an unpromising start.
From Washington Post
The tour got off to an unpromising start when two of Swansea's three planes were diverted to Prague because of storms.
From BBC
Skillful manipulation of the grill can make unpromising odds and ends worth eating.
From New York Times
The setup seemed so childishly unpromising that I was unwilling to spend more than twenty minutes with the game.
From Washington Post
At some times of the year, Saturday in its entirety might have been dismissed as bland and unpromising.
From Washington Post
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