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Synonyms & Similar Words
gloomy sign
ominous sign
depressing sign
discouraging sign
unfavorable sign
bad omen
ill sign
unlucky sign
inauspicious sign
unpromising sign
disheartening sign
demoralizing sign
distressing sign
alarming sign
frightening sign
terrible sign
horrific sign
awful sign
dreadful sign
fearful sign
foreboding sign
threatening sign
menacing sign
sinister sign
dire sign
calamitous sign
catastrophic sign
disastrous sign
Meaning of Dismal Sign
A dismal sign refers to an indication or omen that something bad, unpleasant, or undesirable is likely to happen.
Definitions
- A sign or indication that something bad or unpleasant is likely to happen
- * A warning or signal of an unfavorable or dangerous situation
Etymology of Dismal Sign
The word "dismal" comes from the Old English words "dismal" and "dismelian", which are related to the Old Norse word "dismadr", meaning "ill-omened" or "unlucky"
The word "sign" comes from the Old French word "signe", which is derived from the Latin word "signum", meaning "token", "signal", or "indication"
Example Uses
- The dismal sign of the economic downturn was evident in the declining sales figures
- * The doctor's face was a dismal sign that the patient's condition was not improving
- * The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were a dismal sign that the storm was approaching
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
good sign
favorable sign
positive sign
encouraging sign
promising sign
lucky sign
auspicious sign
hopeful sign
optimistic sign
uplifting sign
heartening sign
reassuring sign
comforting sign
pleasant sign
delightful sign
wonderful sign
excellent sign
superb sign
outstanding sign