ominous
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The U.S. stock market sent an ominous signal this week that could indicate more pain ahead for investors despite Friday’s strong stock-market rebound.
From MarketWatch
After years of the hospital bill hanging over his head like an "ominous dark cloud", King finally felt relief when he called the hospital to pay off the rest of what he owed.
From BBC
Against that backdrop, the S&P 500’s failure to gain significantly in January appears ominous.
From Barron's
The area was once viewed as ominous, dominated by an ancient walnut tree believed to be infested with demons and marking the supposed burial place of Emperor Nero.
From Science Daily
For the giant is motionless, and its chest is pierced with an ominous spear that rises 3,000 feet into the sky.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
