0 suggesting, or warning of, evil -- skummel, illevarslende
His disappearance is extremely sinister.
sinister happenings
This tragic situation is made worse by its sinister consequences, microbial evolution of resistance to antibiotics.
It was during the 1930s that the world became a much more sinister place and a scientific understanding of peace and war more necessary.
Tilted slightly to the right, it acquired sinister meaning on the world scene.
The recapitulation introduced a fleeting nocturnal, sinister mood and a peremptory, throwaway ending complemented the opening joke.
By giving him a sinister look, the beard apparent under his poorly made-up translucent skin complicated matters further.
Domestically, too, those who worked to reduce the birthrate had a sinister motive - to restrain the growth of particular social groups and particular races.
Instead, there were rival clans, sinister characters of all descriptions and, last but not least, witch trials.
Of course, it would not be realistic to expect an effective transnational anti-corruption campaign to target any and every 'sinister practice'.
