Need another word for Ominous Sign? Use these synonyms of Ominous Sign from our thesaurus to say it differently.
Synonyms & Similar Words
ominous sign
warning signal
bad omen
foreboding
portent
threat
menace
danger signal
warning bell
alarm
caution
alert
precursor
indication
sign
signal
warning
threat
foreshadowing
augury
prophecy
prediction
forewarning
cautionary sign
danger sign
red flag
alarm bell
Meaning of Ominous Sign
A sign or indication that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.
Definitions
- A sign or indication that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.
- * An event or situation that suggests that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.
Etymology of Ominous Sign
The word "ominous" comes from the Latin word "ominosus", meaning "of or pertaining to an omen", which is derived from "omen", meaning "sign" or "portent".
The word "sign" comes from the Old French word "signe", which is derived from the Latin word "signum", meaning "sign" or "token".
Example Uses
- The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were an ominous sign of the storm to come.
- * The company's financial troubles were an ominous sign of its impending bankruptcy.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
good sign
positive sign
encouraging sign
reassuring sign
promising sign
favorable sign
auspicious sign
beneficial sign
advantageous sign
propitious sign
favorable omen
good omen
lucky sign
fortunate sign
happy sign
joyful sign