Bodeful, alarming, and baleful are all synonyms for sinister. Benevolent and kind are antonyms of sinister. And here are 27 another word for sinister.
The noun "sinister" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 1 synonym with 4 letters, 2 synonyms with 5 letters, 2 synonyms with 6 letters, 4 synonyms with 7 letters, 4 synonyms with 8 letters, 2 synonyms with 9 letters, 4 synonyms with 10 letters, 4 synonyms with 11 letters, and 2 synonyms with 12 letters, for a total of 25 synonyms.
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
He gave a sinister smile that sent chills down my spine.
The villain's sinister plan was finally revealed.
A sinister shadow loomed in the dark hallway.
The movie's plot took a sinister turn halfway through.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Intertwined | Separated, untangled | Interwoven, entangled |
| Intertwine | Separate, untangle | Entwine, interweave |
| Single | Married, double, multiple | One, one only |
| Altered | Unchanged, unaltered. | Changed, modified |
| Alter | Preserve, stay the same | Change, make changes to |
| Pessimistic | Optimistic, hopeful, cheerful | Gloomy, negative |
| Finish | Start, leave, unfinished, unfinished, incomplete | Complete, end |
| Finished | Unfinished, ongoing | Completed, done |
| Parameter | Outlier, exception | Criterion, factor |
| Disturbance | Calm, peace | Disruption, distraction |
| Afterwards | Before, previously | Later, later on |
| Distinction | Similarity, uniformity | Difference, contrast |
| Systematic | Disorganized, chaotic | Structured, methodical |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Distort | Clarify, accurately represent | Twist, warp |
| Distorted | Clear, accurate | Warped, twisted |
| Unrealistic | Realistic, pragmatic, lifelike | Impractical, impracticable |
| Distraction | Focus, concentration | Diversion, interruption |
| Terrifying | Comforting, reassuring | Horrifying, frightening |
| Terrify | Confident, unafraid | Petrified, scared stiff |
| Center | Edge, outskirts | Middle, core |
| Steady | Unstable, loose, shaky | Stable, balanced |
| Distant | Near, recent | Faraway, far off |
| Masterpiece | Failure, mediocrity | Triumph, coup |
| Water | Dry out, parch | Sea, ocean |
| Distance | Draw closer, friendliness | Interval, space |
| Bitter | Magnanimous, content | Sharp, acid |
| Enter | Leave, scratch | Go in/into, come in/into |
| Disturb | Calm, soothe | Disarrange, muddle |
| Depressing | Uplifting, encouraging | Upsetting, distressing |
| Steal | Give, donate | Purloin, thieve |
| Distinctive | Common , ordinary | Distinguishing, characteristic |
| Monster | Angel, hero | Fabulous creature, mythical creature |
| Entertainment | Boredom, drudgery | Amusement, pleasure |
| Distress | Happiness, comfort | Anguish, suffering |
| Long term | Short term, immediate | Prolonged, extended |
| Step | Stand still, remain | Pace, footstep |
| Later | Earlier, beforehand | Afterwards, subsequently |
| After all | In spite of, despite that | Most importantly, above all |
| Criterion | Guess, conjecture | Basis, point of reference |
| Sincerely | Insincerely, deceitfully | Genuinely, honestly |
| Distribution | Collection, accumulation | Giving out, dealing out |
| List | Ignore, exclude | Catalogue, inventory |
| Resistance | Acceptance, receptivity | Opposition to, hostility to |
| Matter | Void, nothingness | Affair, business |
| Initial | Final, reject, repeal | Beginning, opening |
| Minimal | Maximal, excessive | Very little, minimum |
| Mechanism | Disorganization, chaos | Apparatus, machine |
| Missing | Present, plentiful | Lost, mislaid |
| Stereotype | Unconventional, original, fresh | Standard/conventional image, received idea |
| Realistic | Unrealistic, idealistic, impracticable | Practical, pragmatic |
| Characterize | Obscure, misrepresent | Distinguish, make distinctive |
| Interpretation | Misinterpretation, misunderstanding | Explanation, elucidation |
| Disaster | Blessing, success | Catastrophe, calamity |
| Intervention | Withdrawal, noninterference | Interference, mediation |