Bad news Meaning in English
expression
ˈbæd/ /ˈnjuz/, /ˈnuz
BAD nyooz, BAD nooz
bˈæd/ /njˈuːz
BAD nyooz
Definition
Information about something negative, disappointing, or unpleasant that has happened or will happen.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal English. Can refer to literal negative events ('I've got bad news') or describe a troublesome person ('He's bad news', slang). Often used before sharing disappointing updates.
Spanish: malas noticiasPortuguese (BR): más notíciasPortuguese (PT): más notíciasChinese (Simplified): 坏消息Chinese (Traditional): 壞消息Hindi: बुरी खबरArabic: خبر سيئBengali: খারাপ খবর - দুঃসংবাদRussian: плохие новостиJapanese: 悪い知らせVietnamese: tin xấu - tin buồnKorean: 나쁜 소식Turkish: kötü haberUrdu: بری خبر - بری خبریںIndonesian: berita buruk
Example Sentences
I have bad news for you.
basic
That is bad news for the company.
basic
Nobody likes to hear bad news.
basic
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the game is canceled.
natural
Every time he calls, it’s always bad news.
natural
He’s like bad news—he brings trouble wherever he goes.
natural