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Unpromising Definition & Meaning

unpromising
adjective
  1. unlikely to bring about favorable results or enjoyment; "faced an unpromising task"; "music for unpromising combinations of instruments"

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What does unpromising mean?
unlikely to bring about favorable results or enjoyment; "faced an unpromising task"; "music for unpromising combinations of instruments"
What part of speech is unpromising?
Unpromising is an adjective.

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