Portentous

por-TEN-tuhs (/pɔːˈtɛntəs/)

ominous; foreboding; having great significance.

“Jonathan’s situation was nothing short of portentous – social isolation, alcohol dependence, and chain smoking rarely signal a happy ending.”

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the act of transferring something from one place to another.

a name or title.

dull in colour, especially dark or gloomy.

the acceptance of something without protest.

a feeling of amazement or admiration, caused by something surprising.

brave and persistent in facing challenges.