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sinister  /ˈsɪ nɪ stər/ ? Meaning of "sinister"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  2. (adj) stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable
  3. (adj) on or starting from the wearer's left

Synonym(s)

forbidding, menacing, minacious, minatory, ominous, threatening

Usage(s):

  • In keeping with his previous career as an army general, Pinochet habitually wore an exceedingly sinister-looking army uniform and polished jackboots.

Quotes

  1. "In a world threatened by sinister and indiscriminate forms of violence, the unified voice of religious people urges nations and communities to resolve conflicts through peaceful means and with full regard for human dignity," Benedict told a...
    on Jul 18, 2008 By: Pope Benedict XVI Source: FOXNews

  2. Mr Jackson said Mr Spector was someone "who, when he's confronted with the right circumstances, when he's confronted with the right situations, turns sinister and deadly".
    on Apr 25, 2007 By: Alan Jackson Source: BBC News

  3. "He is a one-man calamity," Sharif told reporters. "The United States should see that Musharraf has not limited or curbed terrorism. In fact terrorism is now stronger than ever before with more sinister aspects."
    on Dec 31, 2007 By: Nawaz Sharif Source: Forbes

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