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Sinister

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

He gave me a sinister look.
Tom gave Mary a sinister look.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The old mansion had a ____ atmosphere that made the visitors feel very uneasy.

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