ominous

• Que da la impresión de que va a suceder algo malo o desagradable; que amenaza o presagia un peligro o desgracia.

Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening.

1. Threatening or menacingB2formal

   Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.

   Siniestro, amenazador

   • The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.
   • He gave her an ominous warning about the future.
   • The silence in the room was ominous.

   Sinónimosbalefuldirefatefulforbiddingforebodingill-omenedmenacingportentoussinisterthreatening

   Antónimosauspiciousencouragingfavorablepromisingpropitious

2. ForebodingB2formal

   Suggesting that something unpleasant or dangerous is about to occur.

   Amenazante / Siniestro

   • The ominous sound of footsteps echoed in the hallway.
   • She felt an ominous sense of dread as she entered the house.
   • The letter contained an ominous message.

   Sinónimosdireforebodinginauspiciousmenacingportentoussinisterthreateningunlucky

   Antónimosauspiciousbenignbrightencouragingfavorablepromisingpropitious