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Infaust

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(archaic) Unlucky, unfortunate, ill-omened; unpropitious; sinister..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (archaic) Unlucky, unfortunate, ill-omened; unpropitious; sinister.
  2. (medicine, rare) Of a prognosis: Poor, grim.

Example Sentences

Nevertheless, it was an infaust and sinister augury for Austin Caxton[.]
While we, alas! must still obambulate, Sequacious of the court and courtier's fate : O most infaust who optates there to live! An aulic life no solid joys can give.

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What does infaust mean?

Infaust means (archaic) Unlucky, unfortunate, ill-omened; unpropitious; sinister..

What is a synonym for infaust?

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What is the opposite of infaust?

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How do you use infaust in a sentence?

Nevertheless, it was an infaust and sinister augury for Austin Caxton[.]

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