sentiment
SEHN-tih-muhnt
Sentiment (noun) means an opinion, attitude, or general feeling about something. Example: “Customer sentiment about the new app is mostly positive so far.”
noun
1
An opinion, attitude, or general feeling about something.
"Customer sentiment about the new app is mostly positive so far."
"I share your sentiment that the town needs a bigger library."
"The sentiment emerged that we were acting too soon."
"Public sentiment turned against the new tax."
2
A tender or emotional feeling, sometimes seen as excessive.
"Her speech was heartfelt, though some found it heavy with sentiment."
"He kept the broken watch out of sentiment, not because it worked."
"The old photo album was full of sentiment."
How to use sentiment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA general feeling, opinion, or attitude — or, more emotionally, a tender feeling.
Common pairings
public sentiment
market sentiment
a sense of sentiment
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Etymology
From Old French sentement, from Latin sentimentum, related to sentiō, "to feel."
Related words
Rhymes for sentiment
pediment
regiment
sediment
condiment
detriment
merriment
compliment
experiment
embodiment
impediment
accompaniment
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Frequently asked questions
What does “sentiment” mean?
The word “sentiment” means an opinion, attitude, or general feeling about something. In plain terms, a general feeling, opinion, or attitude — or, more emotionally, a tender feeling.
How do you pronounce “sentiment”?
“Sentiment” is pronounced SEHN-tih-muhnt (/ˈsɛn.tɪ.mənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “sentiment” in a sentence?
Here is “sentiment” used in a sentence: “Public sentiment turned against the new tax.”
What part of speech is “sentiment”?
“Sentiment” is a noun.
Where does the word “sentiment” come from?
The word “sentiment” comes from Latin. From Old French sentement, from Latin sentimentum, related to sentiō, "to feel.".
Is “sentiment” a common word?
“Sentiment” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “sentiment” have?
“Sentiment” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an opinion, attitude, or general feeling about something.
What is the difference between sentiment and sentimentality?
A sentiment is an opinion, attitude, or general feeling about something, and the word is neutral. Sentimentality is the noun for tender or emotional feeling taken to excess. You might share a speaker's sentiments but criticize a film's sentimentality.
What is the difference between sentiment and feeling?
A feeling is any emotion or sensation, while a sentiment is usually a feeling that has settled into an opinion or attitude about something, as in "anti-war sentiment." Sentiment is also the more formal word and often describes attitudes held by groups rather than raw individual emotion.
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