sinister vs evil

sinister is not a noun while evil is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sinister	No	Yes	No	No
evil	Yes	Yes	No	No

sinister (noun)	evil (noun)
	morally objectionable behavior
	the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice

sinister (adjective)	evil (adjective)
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments	morally bad or wrong
stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable	having or exerting a malignant influence
on or starting from the wearer's left	having the nature of vice