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.
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Much like in East Germany and other parts of the Soviet-led Eastern Bloc during the Cold War, authorities employed an extensive network of informants to monitor public sentiment.
From Barron's โ Nov. 4, 2026
The ISM said manufacturers’ general mood worsened for a third straight month, with its survey showing a 1-to-2 ratio of positive to negative sentiment.
From The Wall Street Journal โ Nov. 3, 2026
But the underlying sentiment is just as base as that of the less polished extremists.
From Slate โ Nov. 3, 2026
Speaking on Tuesday, Robinson said the disagreement was over strategy not sentiment.
From BBC โ Nov. 3, 2026
And speaking of sentiment brings us very naturally to the ‘Dovecote’.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Her campaign launch video hinged on measles outbreaks and the harm of anti-vax sentiments at the highest levels of public health.
From Salon โ Nov. 4, 2026
Similar sentiments emerge even in places more directly in the line of fire.
From Los Angeles Times โ Oct. 28, 2026
Drinks giant Dongpeng, said: "Our company firmly opposes and has a zero-tolerance policy towards any behaviour that offends national sentiments."
From BBC โ Oct. 27, 2026
Estonia's digital minister echoed the groups' sentiments on the potential ban, telling AFP that social media platforms should be the ones to change.
From Barron's โ Sep. 8, 2026
Several make a point of commenting on his sentiments.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Vocabulary lists containing sentiment
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
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Common Senses: Sent, Sens ("Feel")
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