sinisterness

sin·is·ter

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sin-uh-ster]
- /ˈsɪn ə stər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sin-uh-ster]
- /ˈsɪn ə stər/

Definitions of sinisterness word

adjective sinisterness threatening or portending evil, harm, or trouble; ominous: a sinister remark. 1
adjective sinisterness bad, evil, base, or wicked; fell: his sinister purposes. 1
adjective sinisterness unfortunate; disastrous; unfavorable: a sinister accident. 1
adjective sinisterness of or on the left side; left. 1
adjective sinisterness Heraldry. noting the side of an escutcheon or achievement of arms that is to the left of the bearer (opposed to dexter). 1

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Origin of sinisterness

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin: on the left hand or side, hence unfavorable, injurious

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Parts of speech for Sinisterness

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sinisterness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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