English · Word Candidate

sinister

/ˈsɪ.nɪ.stə/

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Meaning · English

Inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate.

Adjective

bar sinister

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Evil or seemingly evil; indicating lurking danger or harm.

Adjective

sinister influences

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “sinister” mean?

Inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate.

Is “sinister” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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