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Ominous vs Unpropitious - What's the difference?

ominous | unpropitious | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between ominous and unpropitious

is that ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant while unpropitious is not propitious; unfavourable, untimely.

Ominous vs Sorrowful - What's the difference?

ominous | sorrowful | Related terms |

Ominous is a related term of sorrowful.


As adjectives the difference between ominous and sorrowful

is that ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant while sorrowful is of a person, full of sorrow; exhibiting sorrow; sad; dejected; distressed; distraught.

Sombre vs Ominous - What's the difference?

sombre | ominous | Related terms |

Sombre is a related term of ominous.


As a verb sombre

is .

As an adjective ominous is

of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.

Lonesome vs Ominous - What's the difference?

lonesome | ominous | Related terms |

Lonesome is a related term of ominous.


As adjectives the difference between lonesome and ominous

is that lonesome is unhappy due to being alone; lonely while ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.

As a noun lonesome

is (informal) oneself alone.

Ominous vs Funereal - What's the difference?

ominous | funereal | Related terms |

Ominous is a related term of funereal.


As adjectives the difference between ominous and funereal

is that ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant while funereal is of or relating to a funeral.

Ominous vs Lugubrious - What's the difference?

ominous | lugubrious | Related terms |

Ominous is a related term of lugubrious.


As adjectives the difference between ominous and lugubrious

is that ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant while lugubrious is gloomy, mournful or dismal, especially to an exaggerated degree.

Ominous vs Spiteful - What's the difference?

ominous | spiteful | Related terms |

Ominous is a related term of spiteful.


As adjectives the difference between ominous and spiteful

is that ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant while spiteful is filled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to vex, annoy, or injure; malignant; malicious.

Ominous vs Joyless - What's the difference?

ominous | joyless | Related terms |

Ominous is a related term of joyless.


As adjectives the difference between ominous and joyless

is that ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant while joyless is without joy; unhappy, sad.

Specter vs Ominous - What's the difference?

specter | ominous |


As a noun specter

is a ghostly apparition.

As an adjective ominous is

of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.

Ominous vs Fatal - What's the difference?

ominous | fatal | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between ominous and fatal

is that ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant while fatal is proceeding from, or appointed by, fate or destiny.

As a noun fatal is

a fatality; an event that leads to death.

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