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ominös — meaning in English

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English meaning

dubious adj Causing doubt or suspicion; of questionable quality or honesty.
ominous adj Suggesting that something bad is about to happen; threatening or foreboding.

Senses

ominös is used for these senses in English:

dubious (of a statement, matter, or thing) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.
ominous Of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.

dubious — full definition

adj Causing doubt or suspicion; of questionable quality or honesty.
adj Feeling uncertain or hesitant about something.

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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”.

Related German words

dubios fragwürdig zwielichtig unsicher ahnungsvoll schicksalsschwer unheilschwanger unheilvoll unheilbringend unheilsschwanger verhängnisvoll