A Crying Shame

Synonyms of a crying shame

• regrettable
• a pity
• a shame

Antonyms of a crying shame

• fortunate
• a joy
• a blessing

Collocations of a crying shame

a lost cause

Frequency: 70 %

Trying to repair that old car is a lost cause.

a bitter pill

Frequency: 60 %

Losing the championship was a bitter pill to swallow.

a harsh reality

Frequency: 55 %

Facing the consequences was a harsh reality for him.

a tough break

Frequency: 50 %

Not getting the promotion was a tough break for him.

a sad truth

Frequency: 45 %

It's a sad truth that not everyone will succeed.

Idiomatic Expressions for a crying shame

• Phrase: A crying shame
  Meaning: Something that is regrettable or unfortunate.
  Usage: It's a crying shame that the historic building was demolished to make way for a parking lot.