unpromisingly
/ʌnˈprɑmɪsɪŋli/
adverb
- In a way that suggests little hope or likelihood of success.
- The negotiations began unpromisingly, with both sides refusing to compromise.
- The young athlete performed unpromisingly in her first race, but later improved dramatically.
- The day started unpromisingly with rain and a flat tire.
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