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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“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
Consumer sentiment has fallen to its lowest point since November 2023, indicating a ‘flight to pessimism’ amid rising energy costs.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Fund managers continue to tout the resources they have to manage through the change in investor sentiment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
“I thought so, but then I looked at the poster more closely and it’s a different photo of you. Same awful sentiment, but it isn’t your old freshman directory photo.”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
