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Meaning of sinister 2

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sinister

Pronunciation:/ˈsɪnɪstə//ˈsɪnɪstɚ/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in bar sinister).

  2. Evil or seemingly evil; indicating lurking danger or harm.

    Example: sinister influences

  3. Of the left side.

  4. On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.