Adjective
ominös
Pronunciation: /ˌoːmiˈnøːs/
dubious; infamous; of doubtful reputation
C2
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Meanings
Adjective
- dubious; infamous; of doubtful reputation
- ominous, foreboding; pertaining to a bad omen, bringing sign of coming mishap
- dubious; strange; of unknown character or even questionable existence
Example sentence
Ein ominöses Geräusch kam aus dem Keller.
An ominous noise came from the cellar.
Usage
- ein ominöser Anruf — a mysterious or dubious phone call, often unsettling
- ominös / eindeutig — mysterious or dubious / clear-cut; contrasting descriptions
Von dem ominösen Absender war nur eine Postfachadresse bekannt.
Only a post office box address was known for the mysterious sender.