ill omen

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A sign foretelling misfortune or trouble.

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Examples (10)

  • A black cat crossing the path is considered an ill omen by some.
  • The sudden silence before the storm felt like an ill omen.
  • Many superstitious people fear any sign they perceive as an ill omen.
  • His continuous bad luck seemed like an ill omen for the journey.
  • The dark clouds gathering quickly were an ill omen of what was to come.
  • She dismissed the broken mirror as just an accident, not an ill omen.
  • Ancient cultures often interpreted natural phenomena as ill omens.
  • The unexpected delay at the airport felt like an ill omen for their vacation.
  • Don't let a minor setback be an ill omen for your entire project.
  • He saw the flickering lights as an ill omen, predicting trouble.