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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unprosperous, Wnprosperous, adj. [e.m.E. vnprosperous (?1586); Prosper(o)us adj.] That has failed to prosper or succeed; unsuccessful. —a1578 Pitsc. I 257/19.
The king heirand of his wnprosperous iournay 1650 Misc. Maitl. C. II 473.
Our affaires have beene … very unprosperous in Ireland
