bad sign

The phrase "bad sign" is commonly used to indicate an omen or warning of potential problems, sometimes linked to superstitions or astrological beliefs.

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Definition

B2General

(common, informal)An indication or omen that something negative or undesirable is likely to happen.

Example

  • The dark clouds on the horizon were a bad sign for our picnic plans.
  • Her sudden silence was a bad sign that the conversation had taken a wrong turn.

B2Astrology

(superstition, informal)A belief that a particular star sign is associated with bad luck.

Example

  • She believes being born under a bad sign has affected her luck in life.
  • Many people think Scorpio is a bad sign due to its intense nature.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bad sign":

warning signdanger signalred flagbad newsbad showbad endingsign of lifeno goodwarning bellbad upbad namethumbs downbad businessbad light