Sentiment
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɛn.tɪ.mənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sentiment is a noun meaning A general thought, feeling, or sense.
Meaning
A general thought, feeling, or sense.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) Feelings, especially tender feelings, as apart from reason or judgment, or of a weak or foolish kind.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: feels; maudlinness
The sentiment emerged that we were acting too soon.
Good decision-making is not governed by mere sentiment.
To do the job thoroughly sentiment must be ignored and it seems inevitable that the famous Great Hall and the Doric Arch will have to be sacrificed to progress.
Word Forms
- sentiments
Synonyms for sentiment
Depending on context, synonyms include emotion, affect, feels, maudlinness, view, thought.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include persuasion, view, thought, opinion, feeling, feel.
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