Usually means: Regrettable situation causing emotional distress.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (crying shame)

▸ noun:  (idiomatic) A situation that is considered to be a disgrace, or deplorable.

Similar:
disgrace, shame, dishonour, reproach, opprobrium, displeasure, dishonesty, scandal, infamy, embarrassment, more...

Opposite:
blessing, good fortune, lucky break

Phrases:
a crying shame, it's a crying shame, its a crying shame, What a Crying Shame, more...

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Similar:
disgrace, shame, dishonour, reproach, opprobrium, displeasure, dishonesty, scandal, infamy, embarrassment, more...

Opposite:
blessing, good fortune, lucky break

Phrases:
a crying shame, it's a crying shame, its a crying shame, What a Crying Shame, more...



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