unpromising
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/ʌnˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/
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/ʌnˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/
Something that is not expected to be successful or to have a good outcome.
Despite the unpromising start, the team managed to turn things around and win the game.
尽管开局不利,这支队伍还是设法扭转局面并赢得了比赛。