Sinking Feeling (Noun)
Meaning
A feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension; "with a sinking heart"; "a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- As I stood at the edge of the skydiving platform, I got a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach.
- The news of the company's financial struggles gave me a sinking feeling about my job security.
- Watching the storm clouds gather outside, I couldn't shake off the sinking feeling that the power would go out.
- When I saw the police car following me, I got a sinking feeling that I was in trouble.
- As I waited for the doctor to deliver the test results, I had a sinking feeling that the news wouldn't be good.