bad news

noun

plural in form but singular in construction

: one that is troublesome, unwelcome, or dangerous

stay away from him, he's bad news

Examples of bad news in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But that shouldn’t be read as bad news for Florida’s housing future. — Justin Onorato, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Hancock might be the key to the Bills keeping their depth at safety, maybe even improving it, and saving a roster spot all in one shot — which could be bad news for Stone. — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Colorado's weekly Drought Monitor update is out and there is some bad news and a small bit of good news. — Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

And most critically, tell us bad news early and be proactive rather than waiting till the last day. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bad news

• accrues
• accuse
• aircrews
• amuse
• bamboos
• breakthroughs
• canoes
• cashews
• chartreuse
• confuse
• construes
• defuse