bad news
The term "bad news" often refers to information or situations that evoke negative emotions or cause problems.
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(informal)Information that conveys something negative or undesirable.
Example
- She received bad news about her job application.
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(informal)A situation or event that causes disappointment or distress.
Example
- The cancellation of the concert was bad news for the fans.
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(informal)A person or thing that consistently brings problems or misfortune.
Example
- That car has been nothing but bad news since I bought it.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bad news":
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