Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-crying-shame
idiom
/ə ˈkraɪɪŋ ʃeɪm/
Definition
A situation or event considered to be very unfortunate or regrettable.
Examples
- It’s a crying shame that so many perfectly good animals are left in shelters.
- When I heard about the company’s decision to lay off employees, I thought it was a crying shame.
- The historic building was torn down – what a crying shame that was!
Meaning
Used to express disappointment or dismay about a particular situation that is perceived as unjust or sad.
Synonyms
- unfortunate
- regrettable
- sad
- lamentable
- pitiful
