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Meaning of Ominous Indication
The primary meaning of "Ominous Indication" refers to a sign or signal that suggests something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.
Definitions
- A sign or warning that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
- An indication or suggestion that a particular event or situation is likely to occur, often with negative consequences
- A feeling or atmosphere of foreboding or unease, often accompanied by a sense of impending danger or disaster
Etymology of Ominous Indication
The word "Ominous" comes from the Latin "ominosus", meaning "foreboding" or "predictive of evil", which is derived from "omen", meaning "sign" or "portent"
The word "Indication" comes from the Latin "indicatio", meaning "a showing or pointing out", which is derived from "indicare", meaning "to show or point out"
The phrase "Ominous Indication" has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe a sign or signal that suggests something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.
Example Uses
- The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were an ominous indication of the storm to come
- The company's financial reports were an ominous indication of the economic downturn
- The eerie silence in the abandoned house was an ominous indication that something was not quite right