Bad news

Synonyms for "bad news" (51 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (11)

aggravation annoyancebad childbad examplebad manbad personbad womanbedevilment bore bother botheration

Strong matches (15)

bothersomenesscrashing boredevilment difficulty disreputabledisreputable persondogging downer drag evangel exasperationglad tidingsgood newsgood word

Noun(1 words)

bummer

Related words (25)

gospel harassment harrying headache hounding misfortune molestation nuisanceobjectionable personpain in the neckpersecutionpersona non gratapest problem trial troubleunacceptable personundesirable unworthy vexation

Show 3 more words

vexatiousness worriment worry

Adjective(1 words)

terrible news

Noun(1 words)

troublemaker

Sample sentences

5 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Yes, we just heard the bad news yesterday. We're so sorry for your loss.

Source: wiktionary

One of the rules of journalism is that news from Africa is always bad news.

Source: wiktionary

The mainstream media hones in on bad news stories where UK railways are concerned, yet gives scant attention to the many items of good news emerging from the network.

Source: wiktionary

Mark my words: that guy is bad news.

Source: wiktionary

Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.

Keep exploring

Browse writing guides Read the blog