sentiment
Usage
What are other ways to say sentiment?
The noun sentiment refers to a mixture of thought and feeling, especially refined or tender feeling: Recollections are often colored by sentiment. Feeling is a general term for a subjective point of view as well as for specific sensations: to be guided by feeling rather than by facts; a feeling of sadness, of rejoicing. Emotion is applied to an intensified feeling: agitated by emotion. Passion is strong or violent emotion, often so powerful that it takes over the mind or judgment: stirred to a passion of anger.
Example Sentences
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March’s nearly 10% decline pushed sentiment to extreme pessimism.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
“This is a sentiment market and sentiment can change quickly. This could turn on a heartbeat.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
There’s a disconnect between low unemployment rates and worker sentiment, said Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Firms said the negative effect of the war on sentiment added to the adverse impact of trade tariffs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
I’m sure Mrs. Wojcik has no idea she’s just been told to go to the devil in Yiddish, but from the look on her face, I think my sentiment is clear.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
