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.
儘管開局不利,這支隊伍還是設法扭轉局面並贏得了比賽。