sinister
/ˈsɪnɪstər/
sin · is · ter
ˈsɪn · ɪ · stər
English Definition
adj. giving the impression that something harmful will happen
Significado en Español
siniestro
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đáng ngại, xấu xa
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “sinister”:
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A
benign
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B
harmless
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C
menacing
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D
friendly
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C — menacing.
“sinister” means adj. giving the impression that something harmful will happen
Common questions about “sinister”
What does “sinister” mean?
sinister — adj. giving the impression that something harmful will happen. In Chinese: 不祥的.
How do you pronounce “sinister”?
sinister is pronounced /ˈsɪnɪstər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sin · is · ter.
Is “sinister” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. sinister appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
