CEFR B2

sinister

adjective

Meaning

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Examples

There was a sinister undertone to his voice that made her uneasy.
The dark, abandoned house on the hill had a sinister appearance.

Synonyms: creepy, ominous, menacing, malevolent

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sinister (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪnɪstər/

Definition

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Examples

There was a sinister undertone to his voice that made her uneasy.
The dark, abandoned house on the hill had a sinister appearance.
She couldn't shake the sinister feeling that she was being watched.

How to Use sinister

sinister undertone (collocation): A hidden or underlying quality that suggests evil or threat. — "His compliments had a sinister undertone that made her suspicious."
sinister purpose (collocation): An intention that is evil or harmful. — "The detective suspected the man had a sinister purpose for being in the abandoned building."

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