sinister in Russian

sinister in Russian is злове́щий, злополу́чный, злой — sinister means suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.

sinister in Russian

злове́щий

adj

Pronounced: zloveshchiy

Inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in bar sinister).

злополу́чный

adj

Pronounced: zlopoluchnyy

Inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in bar sinister).

злой

adj

Pronounced: zloy

Evil or seemingly evil; indicating lurking danger or harm.

[[находиться|находя́щийся]] [[сле́ва]]

adj

Pronounced: [[nakhoditsya|nakhodyashchiysya]] [[sleva]]

(heraldry) On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.

What does "sinister" mean?

adj Suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.
"There was something sinister about the way he smiled."
adj (heraldry) Relating to the left-hand side of a shield, as seen from behind it.
"The crest features a lion on the sinister side of the shield."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

sinister in a sentence

There was something sinister about the way he smiled.
A sinister figure lurked at the edge of the woods.
The crest features a lion on the sinister side of the shield.

Similar words in Russian

foreboding malevolent menacing ominous threatening

Common Russian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sinister" in Russian?

"sinister" in Russian is злове́щий, злополу́чный, злой. sinister means: Suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.

How do you pronounce злове́щий?

"sinister" in Russian is злове́щий, pronounced "zloveshchiy".

How do you use "sinister" in a sentence?

Example: "There was something sinister about the way he smiled." In Russian, "sinister" is злове́щий, злополу́чный, злой.

Are there other ways to say "sinister" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "sinister": злове́щий, злополу́чный, злой, [[находиться|находя́щийся]] [[сле́ва]].

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