Ominous

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːmənəs/

Ominous (adj)

  1. Giving a strong feeling that something unpleasant may happen soon.
  2. Showing signs that suggest danger or trouble is likely.
  3. Creating a serious, frightening mood that makes people feel uneasy.

Ominous (adjective)

Examples

  • The silence felt ominous, like something bad was coming.
  • Her voice was calm, but the pause sounded ominous.