SINKING FEELING Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase sinking feeling. (close relations)
Definition of SINKING FEELING
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 |