Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ominous-sign

noun
ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs saɪn
Definition
A warning or indication that something bad or unpleasant is likely to happen.
Examples
  • The dark clouds were an ominous sign of the approaching storm.
  • His silence was an ominous sign that he was not pleased with the decision.
  • The sudden drop in temperature was an ominous sign of the impending winter.
Meaning
An omen or a sign that suggests trouble or danger is approaching.
Synonyms
  • foreboding
  • portent
  • harbinger
  • warning
  • omen