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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great pleasure or delight.

formal expressions of praise.

to cause inconvenience or discomfort to someone.

acuteness of mental discernment and sound judgment.

to set out or embark upon a journey or activity.

a vague or unfocused feeling of mental uneasiness, lethargy, or discomfort.