Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ill-omened
Adjective
/ˈɪl ˈoʊmənd/
Definition
Having an unpromising or negative connotation; suggestive of bad luck or misfortune.
Examples
- The ill-omened storm clouds gathered on the horizon.
- His ill-omened remarks made the audience uneasy.
- They decided to cancel the trip after receiving an ill-omened warning from the local authorities.
Meaning
The term ‘ill-omened’ refers to signs or indications that predict bad events or misfortune in the future.
Synonyms
- unfortunate
- inauspicious
- foreboding
- unlucky
