sadtidings
nounUK /ˈsædˌtaɪdɪŋz/
US /ˈsædˌtaɪdɪŋz/
Sad tidings are bad news that makes people feel unhappy.
The letter brought sad tidings that the family's old dog had run away.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A message that tells someone about a loss or misfortune.
The messenger arrived with sad tidings of the shipwreck.
3. Information that causes sadness or worry to a group of people.
The village received sad tidings about the failed harvest.
4. A report of something unhappy that has happened.
She braced herself before opening the envelope full of sad tidings.