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sinistrous
[ sin-uh-struhs ]
/ ˈsɪn ə strəs /
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adjective
ill-omened; unlucky; disastrous.
sinistral; left.
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OTHER WORDS FROM sinistrous
sin·is·trous·ly, adverbWords nearby sinistrous
sinistrogyration, sinistromanual, sinistropedal, sinistrorse, sinistrotorsion, sinistrous, Sinitic, sink, sinkage, sinker, sinkerball
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How to use sinistrous in a sentence
He lived in obscurity, and only went out at night; he only communicated with his fellows with the most sinistrous precautions.
History of the Girondists, Volume I|Alphonse de LamartineIt was the advocate of Mr. Van Buren's election, and therefore would prevent the suspicion of sinistrous design upon him.
Thirty Years' View (Vol. II of 2)|Thomas Hart BentonAt last he got quite dexterous—and sinistrous, too, for that matter.
Dr. Jolliffe's Boys|Lewis Hough
British Dictionary definitions for sinistrous
sinistrous
/ (ˈsɪnɪstrəs) /
adjective archaic
sinister or ill-omened
sinistral
Derived forms of sinistrous
sinistrously, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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