What is another word for Sinistrous?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪnɪstɹəs] (IPA)

Sinistrous, meaning left-handed or left-leaning, has resulted in many synonyms over the years. Some of the similar words that are commonly used to describe this trait include sinister, leftward, unpropitious, unlucky, unfavorable, and disastrous. You could also use words like inauspicious, ill-omened, or ill-fated to describe something that is considered unlucky or brings bad luck. Furthermore, unfavorable and unpropitious suggest a sense of negativity or disapproval, while sinister is more ominous and foreboding. These synonyms can work well in descriptive writing, storytelling, or even in daily conversations when you're trying to find different ways to describe something or someone that is sinistrous.

Synonyms for Sinistrous:

  • Other relevant words:

    injurious

What are the hypernyms for Sinistrous?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Sinistrous

At last he got quite dexterous-and Sinistrous, too, for that matter.
"Dr. Jolliffe's Boys"
Lewis Hough
A Sinistrous rage caught him as he repeated the word to himself.
"The Long Lane's Turning"
Hallie Erminie Rives
The arrival of a beggar on an Island is accounted a Sinistrous event.
"A Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland"
Samuel Johnson

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