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What is another word for Gloomy Sign? – 122 Gloomy Sign Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ominous sign bad omen unlucky symbol inauspicious token foreboding indication dire portent unfavorable signal menacing warning threatening indication calamitous sign disastrous token ill-fated symbol unpromising omen gloomy portent dismal sign depressing indication somber symbol melancholy token sorrowful omen mournful sign lamentable indication deplorable symbol distressing token alarming sign frightening omen terrifying symbol horrible token appalling indication ghastly sign gruesome symbol macabre token sinister sign malevolent symbol malignant token

    Meaning of Gloomy Sign

    A Gloomy Sign refers to an indication or omen that suggests something unpleasant, undesirable, or unfortunate is likely to happen.

    Definitions

    • A sign or indication that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
    • * An omen or portent that suggests a negative or undesirable outcome

    Etymology of Gloomy Sign

    The word "Gloomy" originates from the Old English word "glōm" or "glōman", which means to become dark or to grow gloomy
    The word "Sign" comes from the Old French word "signe", which is derived from the Latin word "signum", meaning a mark, token, or indication
    The phrase "Gloomy Sign" has been used in English since the 16th century to describe an indication or omen that suggests something unpleasant or undesirable is likely to happen

    Example Uses

    • The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were a gloomy sign for the upcoming picnic
    • * The company's financial reports were a gloomy sign for the investors, indicating a significant loss
    • * The doctor's expression was a gloomy sign, suggesting that the patient's condition was more serious than initially thought

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    promising sign good omen lucky symbol auspicious token favorable indication positive signal encouraging warning heartening sign uplifting symbol inspiring token hopeful indication optimistic sign cheerful symbol joyful token happy omen propitious sign benign symbol salutary token wholesome indication beneficial sign

    Related Nouns

    portent omen sign symbol token indication warning signal threat menace calamity disaster misfortune adversity hardship sorrow grief melancholy depression despondency despair

    Related Verbs

    predict forecast foretell prophesy indicate suggest imply portend threaten menace warn signal signify symbolize token omen augur

    Related Adjectives

    ominous gloomy dire unfavorable menacing threatening calamitous disastrous ill-fated unpromising dismal depressing somber melancholy sorrowful mournful lamentable deplorable distressing alarming frightening terrifying horrible appalling ghastly gruesome macabre sinister malevolent malignant