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ominous An ominous sign or symptom indicating that something bad is about to happen. ■ "The sky turned a deep shade of red, and the wind started howling. It was clear that tonight's game was going to be an omious one."
Darkness The absence of light, often used to describe a situation that is mysterious or ominous. ■ "I heard a strange noise coming from the darkness of the basement. I couldn't shake the feeling that something sinister was lurking there."
Menacing An adjective describing something or someone that is intimidating, threatening, or ominous. ■ "She had a menacing glare in her eye that made me feel like I was walking on thin ice."
Omen A mysterious sign or portent that is interpreted to mean something ominous or bad will happen. ■ When the cat walked backwards into the room, I knew it was an ill omen for the rest of the day.
Portent A sign or indication of something important that is about to happen. ■ "The ominous portent of the dark clouds looming in the sky was a clear warning that today would be a bad hair day for everyone."
indications A hint or clue that something bad is about to happen. ■ Just when you thought the meeting was over, the boss dropped a bomb and announced layoffs. It was like a dark cloud hovered over the office for the rest of the day, casting an ominous shadow on everyone's moods.
shroud A large sheet of fabric used to cover and protect something, typically a body. ■ The mummy was wrapped in a shroud to keep it from getting too dry. Something mysterious or ominous, often used figuratively. ■ "Behind the shroud of secrecy surrounding the company's new product launch, no one knows what to expect."