sinister

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His angular head topped with a green felt crown; his toothy mouth a sinister, grimacing gash; his eyes blackened with what looks like charcoal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

This fourth problem makes the first three look like sinister, rather than innocent, bureaucratic snafus.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

“We would interpret the correction signal activation as warning of a potential further short-term correction in the S&P 500 to test the 200-day moving average support, rather than anything more sinister for now.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

He also accused Iran of "pursuing sinister nuclear ambitions", though Tehran has always insisted its programme is for civilian purposes.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Each one held the face of a woman wearing clown makeup and a strange, sinister smile.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton