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.