sinister

Evil or threateningB2formal

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

Зловещий

• The old house had a sinister atmosphere.
• He gave her a sinister smile.
• There was something sinister about the stranger's behavior.

Synonymsbalefuldarkevilforbiddingmalevolentmalignmenacingminatoryominousthreatening

Antonymsbenevolentbenigngoodharmlessinnocentkindvirtuous

Ominous or forebodingB2formal

Suggesting that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.

Зловещий

• The dark clouds had a sinister appearance.
• She heard a sinister sound coming from the basement.
• The silence in the room was sinister.

Synonymscreepydarkdireeerieforebodingmenacingominousportentousthreatening

Antonymsauspiciousbenignfavorableharmlessinnocuouspromisingpropitiousreassuring