ominous

[US]/ˈɒmɪnəs/
[UK]/ˈɑːmɪnəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. foreboding; unfavorable.

Phrases & Collocations

an ominous feeling

ominous clouds

ominous warning signs

Example Sentences

ominous black clouds; ominous rumblings of discontent.

Those black clouds look ominous for our picnic.

there were ominous dark clouds gathering overhead.

This ominous, goateed man waves a pocket watch back and forth, guiding his subject into a semi-sleep, zombie-like state.

The ancient people considered the blood,amnionic fluid,lochia and etac as filthy and ominous materials,which will desecrate the inviolability,and drew up much abstinence of lunaria and birth.

The dark clouds in the sky looked ominous.

The sudden silence in the room was ominous.

The eerie sound coming from the forest was ominous.

Her ominous prediction came true.

The ominous figure lurking in the shadows gave me chills.

The ominous message in the letter sent a shiver down my spine.

The ominous feeling of dread hung in the air.

The ominous warning signs were ignored by many.

The ominous music set the tone for the horror movie.

The ominous presence of the stranger made everyone uneasy.

Real-world Examples

Clouds look kind of ominous, huh?

Source: Modern Family Season 9

But this government collapse is particularly ominous.

Source: NPR News February 2021 Compilation

An immense chimney, relic of a disused mill, reared up, shadowy and ominous.

Source: 6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

On Friday, more ominous warnings from authorities.

Source: CNN 10 Student English September 2022 Collection

And even Abraham has ominous overtones.

Source: The importance of English names.

Still, there are some ominous signs of a slowdown.

Source: NPR News September 2019 Compilation

" There are conditions? " He raised one eyebrow, his voice ominous.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

They sound ominous, but actually, they're not bad at all.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

I mean, now that we're seeing a report this ominous.

Source: NPR News November 2014 Compilation

The future, like the gathering night, was ominous and dark!

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 5

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now