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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