adj.不乐观的，难有好结果的

The new restaurant in town has received several unflattering reviews, making its future look quite unpromising.
镇上新开的餐馆收到了几条不好的评价，使得它的前景看起来相当不乐观。
Despite the unpromising weather forecast, we decided to go on the hike anyway.
尽管天气预报并不乐观，我们还是决定继续徒步旅行。
His academic performance so far has been rather unpromising, but he's showing signs of improvement lately.
到目前为止，他的学习成绩相当不理想，但最近显示出了一些改善的迹象。
The experimental drug showed unpromising results in the early stages of testing, leading researchers to reconsider their approach.
这种实验性药物在测试的早期阶段显示出不太令人鼓舞的结果，导致研究人员重新考虑他们的方法。
The job interview started off on an unpromising note when the candidate arrived late and unprepared.
当候选人迟到且毫无准备时，工作面试从一个不妙的开头开始了。
The initial sales figures for the product were unpromising, but a strong marketing campaign turned things around.
该产品的初期销售数据并不乐观，但一次强有力的营销活动扭转了局面。
The negotiations between the two countries began unpromisingly with both sides taking a hardline stance.
两国之间的谈判以不乐观的方式开始，双方都采取了强硬立场。
Her first attempt at writing a novel was unpromising; however, she persevered and eventually became a successful author.
她第一次尝试写小说并不成功，但她坚持不懈，最终成为了一名成功的作家。
The new business venture started off unpromisingly due to lack of funding and market research.
由于缺乏资金和市场研究，新的商业冒险开始时并不被看好。
Despite the unpromising diagnosis, the patient refused to give up hope and continued seeking alternative treatments.
尽管诊断结果不乐观，患者拒绝放弃希望，继续寻求替代治疗方法。