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Synonyms & Similar Words
unfortunate sign
bad omen
ill-fated sign
unlucky symbol
inauspicious sign
ominous sign
unfavorable sign
unpromising sign
dire sign
gloomy sign
dismal sign
discouraging sign
disheartening sign
depressing sign
unfortunate symbol
ill-omened sign
calamitous sign
disastrous sign
catastrophic sign
woeful sign
hapless sign
luckless sign
miserable sign
wretched sign
poor sign
unfavorable symbol
negative sign
adverse sign
unfavorable indication
Meaning of Unlucky Sign
A sign that is believed to bring bad luck or misfortune.
Definitions
- A sign or indication that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
- An omen or portent that is believed to signify misfortune or calamity
- A symbol or signal that is thought to bring bad luck or unfortunate circumstances
Etymology of Unlucky Sign
The word "unlucky" comes from the Old English words "un" (meaning "not") and "luc" (meaning "luck" or "fate"), and has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something that is unfortunate or ill-fated
The word "sign" comes from the Old French word "signe", which is derived from the Latin word "signum", meaning "token" or "symbol", and has been used in English since the 12th century to describe a symbol, signal, or indication of something
Example Uses
- The black cat crossing the road was considered an unlucky sign by many people
- The company's financial troubles were seen as an unlucky sign for the industry as a whole
- The broken mirror was believed to be an unlucky sign, bringing seven years of bad luck to the person who broke it
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
lucky sign
good omen
fortunate sign
auspicious sign
promising sign
favorable sign
encouraging sign
heartening sign
uplifting sign
positive sign
beneficial sign
advantageous sign
prosperous sign
successful sign
happy sign
joyful sign
fortunate symbol
lucky symbol
favorable indication
positive indication