sinking feeling
sinking feeling · sinking feelings
An unpleasant feeling in the abdomen caused by hunger or, especially, apprehension or…An unpleasant feeling in the abdomen caused by hunger or, especially, apprehension or uneasiness.
UK/ˌsɪŋkɪŋ ˈfiːlɪŋ/US/ˌsɪŋkɪŋ ˈfilɪŋ/
Meaning
1 sensesAn unpleasant feeling in the abdomen caused by hunger or, especially, apprehension or uneasiness.
I have a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach.
a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
From sinking (noun) + feeling (noun), from the physical sensation.From sinking (noun) + feeling (noun), from the physical sensation.
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Forms
plural: sinking feelings| Singular | sinking feeling |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension:sinking