Sinistral

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /sɪˈnɪstrəl/

Definitions of sinistral

noun a left-handed person

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that some animals, like snails, are sinistrals.

A2 In some cultures, being sinistral is considered unlucky.

B1 The sinistral nature of the situation became apparent as more information was revealed.

B2 The protagonist in the novel had a sinistral past that haunted him.

C1 The sinistral tendencies of the political leader were a cause for concern among the citizens.

C2 The sinistral forces at play in the country's economy were difficult to combat.

adjective relating to or situated on the left side; left-handed

Example Sentences

A1 The sinistral snail moved slowly across the garden.

A2 She noticed the sinistral pattern of the shells on the beach.

B1 The sinistral rotation of the Earth affects the direction of ocean currents.

B2 The sinistral political party gained popularity in the region.

C1 The sinistral approach to solving the issue proved to be effective in the long run.

C2 His sinistral views on the economy were met with skepticism by experts.

Examples of sinistral in a Sentence

formal The sinistral side of the building faced the setting sun.

informal She always walks with her sinistral hand in her pocket.

slang I can't believe he's so sinistral, he can't even tie his own shoes!

figurative His sinistral approach to problem-solving often leads to unorthodox solutions.

Grammatical Forms of sinistral

past tense

sinistralled

plural

sinistrals

comparative

more sinistral

superlative

most sinistral

present tense

sinistrals

future tense

will sinistral

perfect tense

have sinistralled

continuous tense

are sinistralling

singular

sinistral

positive degree

sinistral

infinitive

to sinistral

gerund

sinistralling

participle

sinistralling

Origin and Evolution of sinistral

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'sinistral' originated from the Latin word 'sinister' meaning left or on the left side.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something related to or situated on the left side, 'sinistral' has evolved to also mean something that is left-handed or unlucky.