English Explanatory Dictionary

sinking feeling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An unpleasant feeling in the abdomen caused by hunger or, especially, apprehension or uneasiness.

Pronunciation

/ˌsɪŋkɪŋ ˈfiːlɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sinking feeling.wav /ˌsɪŋkɪŋ ˈfilɪŋ/ En-us-sinking feeling.oga

Word forms

sinking feeling sinking feelings

Etymology

From sinking (noun) + feeling (noun), from the physical sensation.

Related words

one's heart sinks have one's heart in one's boots one's heart in one's mouth one's heart in one's throat fear sensation
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