unpromising

🇺🇸 /ʌnˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ʌnˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/
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adjective
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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.

translation

adj. Something that is not expected to be successful or to have a good outcome.