Pronunciation: /ˈsɪnɪstər/
noun a left-handed person
A1 I heard a sinister noise in the dark alley.
A2 The detective was on the lookout for sinister characters.
B1 The sinister plot of the movie kept me on the edge of my seat.
B2 The sinister atmosphere of the old mansion gave me chills.
C1 The sinister intentions of the politician were finally revealed.
C2 The sinister implications of the new policy were deeply concerning.
adjective giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen
A1 The old house had a sinister vibe that scared the children.
A2 She had a sinister look in her eyes that made me uneasy.
B1 The detective suspected that the man had sinister intentions.
B2 The sinister plot of the movie kept viewers on the edge of their seats.
C1 The politician's sinister dealings were finally exposed by the media.
C2 The sinister atmosphere of the abandoned asylum sent shivers down my spine.
formal The detective suspected that there was a sinister motive behind the seemingly accidental death.
informal I always get a creepy feeling whenever I walk past that old, sinister-looking house.
slang That new guy at work gives me a really sinister vibe, I don't trust him at all.
figurative The storm clouds gathered in a sinister manner, foreshadowing the impending bad weather.
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