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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ominous foreboding threatening menacing sinister Ominous inauspicious unlucky unpromising unfavorable dire gloomy dismal dark somber grave serious stern austere ominous portentous fateful calamitous disastrous catastrophic apocalyptic direful ill-omened ill-fated doomed hapless unfortunate unlucky inopportune unpropitious unfavorable adverse inhospitable menacing intimidating frightening terrifying horrible dreadful fearsome appalling ghastly hideous abhorrent detestable loathsome odious hateful execrable repellent repulsive repugnant objectionable offensive disgusting distasteful unpalatable unpleasant unsavory uninviting forbidding unappealing off-putting discouraging disheartening depressing dismal gloomy somber mournful sorrowful melancholy lugubrious funeral mournful plaintive elegiac lamentable deplorable pitiful pathetic distressing troubling worrisome disquieting unsettling unnerving alarming frightening fearsome formidable intimidating impressive awe-inspiring spectacular grandiose magnificent resplendent glorious splendid impressive striking dramatic sensational extraordinary remarkable notable conspicuous noticeable evident obvious apparent visible manifest patent palpable perceptible discernible recognizable identifiable detectable observable

    Meaning of Ominous

    giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

    Definitions

    • Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
    • * Having or showing a sense of foreboding or menace

    Etymology of Ominous

    The word "ominous" comes from the Latin "ominosus", meaning "of or pertaining to omens", which is derived from "omen", meaning "sign" or "portent"
    The Latin "omen" is also the source of the English word "omen", which refers to a sign or indication of something that is going to happen
    The word "ominous" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that gives the impression of foreboding or menace

    Example Uses

    • The dark and stormy night created an ominous atmosphere
    • * The company's financial reports were ominous, suggesting a difficult year ahead
    • * The doctor's expression was ominous as he delivered the diagnosis

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    auspicious propitious favorable promising lucky fortunate happy encouraging uplifting heartening reassuring comforting pleasant agreeable delightful enjoyable appealing attractive inviting welcoming promising encouraging optimistic positive hopeful cheerful buoyant lively vivacious enthusiastic energetic dynamic vibrant thriving flourishing successful prosperous advantageous beneficial helpful useful valuable desirable attractive alluring enticing seductive charming captivating engaging interesting fascinating absorbing intriguing riveting spellbinding mesmerizing hypnotic

    Related Nouns

    omen sign portent warning threat menace danger hazard risk peril foreboding apprehension fear anxiety worry concern unease discomfort distress trouble problem difficulty obstacle challenge adversity misfortune calamity disaster catastrophe tragedy affliction suffering hardship misery woe sorrow grief lament mournfulness dejection despondency depression gloom somberness solemnity gravity seriousness sternness austerity rigor severity harshness cruelty brutality savagery barbarity

    Related Verbs

    foretell predict prophesy portend threaten menace endanger jeopardize imperil risk endanger imperil threaten intimidate frighten terrify horrify appall dismay dishearten depress discourage dispirit demoralize deject sadden grieve lament mourn bemoan bewail lament mourn sorrow grieve afflict trouble distress torment harass plague beset assault attack invade overrun overwhelm devastate ravage destroy annihilate exterminate

    Related Adjectives

    ominous foreboding