unpromisingly

/ʌnˈprɑmɪsɪŋli/
adverb
  1. 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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