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sinister

adjective

/ˈsɪnɪstər/

Meaning

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.

sinister motive

menacing, threatening, evil, ominous

harmless, innocent, benign

sinister plot, sinister figure, sinister atmosphere

Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.

expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy

filled with bitter criticism or malice

costing a lot of money

Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed; spontaneous.

looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.