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Definitions

in the red

ADJECTIVE
operating at a loss
Synonyms
WEAK
at a loss bankrupt behindhand defaulting delinquent in arrears in debt in dire straits in hock in the hole insolvent losing money nonpaying to the bad unprofitably
Antonyms
WEAK
in the black

Example Sentences

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Big tech was also dropping, with all Magnificent Seven stocks in the red.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

As for the S&P 500’s 11 sectors, all but energy are in the red so far in March.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

As for the S&P 500’s 11 sectors, all but energy are in the red so far in March.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

The Chinese food-delivery giant continued to bleed from a brutal price war, posting a second straight quarter in the red.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The man in the red vest who worked in the Jumping Frog Lounge came out, yawned, and remarked that he might as well close for the night.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.