sentiment

/ˈsɛn.tɪ.mənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: sentiments

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A general thought, feeling, or sense.

Noun

Examples

The sentiment emerged that we were acting too soon.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Feelings, especially tender feelings, as apart from reason or judgment, or of a weak or foolish kind.

Noun

Examples

Near-synonyms: feels; maudlinness

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sentiment” mean?

A general thought, feeling, or sense.

Is “sentiment” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.