sentiment
Sentiment (noun) means an opinion, attitude, or general feeling about something. Example: “Public sentiment turned against the new tax.”
How to use sentiment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA general feeling, opinion, or attitude — or, more emotionally, a tender feeling.
Word forms
sentiments plural
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Public _____ turned against the new tax.
Etymology
From Old French sentement, from Latin sentimentum, related to sentiō, "to feel."
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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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