sinistrous
Americanadjective
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ill-omened; unlucky; disastrous.
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sinistral; left.
adjective
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sinister or ill-omened
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sinistral
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Etymology
Origin of sinistrous
1550–60; < Latin sinistr-, stem of sinister ( see sinister) + -ous
Example Sentences
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A sinistrous rage caught him as he repeated the word to himself.
From The Long Lane's Turning by Rives, Hallie Erminie
The arrival of a beggar on an Island is accounted a sinistrous event.
From Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland by Johnson, Samuel
The patriots gratified themselves with expectations that some sinistrous accident, or erroneous conduct, might diffuse discontent, and inflame malignity.
From The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 06 Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons by Johnson, Samuel
He lived in obscurity, and only went out at night; he only communicated with his fellows with the most sinistrous precautions.
From History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution by Ryde, H. T.
Have I a sinistrous look to meditate such mischief?
From The Advocate by Heavysege, Charles
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