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SINKING FEELING Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the phrase sinking feeling. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase sinking feeling. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SINKING FEELING

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anxiety
nounn
noun

• (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

• a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune

apprehension
nounn
noun

• fearful expectation or anticipation

• the cognitive condition of someone who understands

• painful expectation

• the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

discomfort
nounn
noun

• the state of being tense and feeling pain

• an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

disquiet
nounn
noun

• a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments

• the trait of seeming ill at ease

verb

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

dread
verb, nounv, n
noun

• fearful expectation or anticipation

adjective satellite

• causing fear or dread or terror

verb

• be afraid or scared of; be frightened of

fear
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

• an anxious feeling

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

verb

• be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

• be afraid or scared of; be frightened of

• be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement

• be uneasy or apprehensive about

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

foreboding
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a feeling of evil to come

• an unfavorable omen

adjective satellite

• ominously prophetic

trepidation
nounn
noun

• a feeling of alarm or dread

unease
nounn
noun

• physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)

• the trait of seeming ill at ease

worry
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

• a strong feeling of anxiety

verb

• be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

• be concerned with

• disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress

• be on the mind of

• lacerate by biting

• touch or rub constantly

sinking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

• a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength)

• a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension

Best Hypernyms For SINKING FEELING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sinking feeling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
anxiety

Alternatives for ANXIETY

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