unpromising

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   unlikely to bring about favorable results or enjoyment

   faced an unpromising task

2. 2
   adj

   Not promising.

   The main reason for Mr Bush’s enduring popularity is a health initiative he personally championed with the unpromising acronym of Pepfar.

3. 3
   verb

   present participle and gerund of unpromise

Etymology

From un- + promising.