sentiment

5 definitions • 13 examples

a thought, opinion, or idea based on a feeling about a situation, or a way of thinking about something:

Nationalist sentiment has increased in the area since the bombing.

I don't think she shares my sentiments.

His son was overwhelmed by the sentiments of love and support in the cards and letters he received.

formal "It's a very bad situation." "My sentiments exactly (= I completely agree)."

gentle feelings such as sympathy, love, etc., especially when considered to be silly or not suitable:

The film is flawed by cloying sentiment.

a general feeling, attitude, or opinion about something:

[ C ] Writers learn that sentiments and ideas must serve the story, and not the other way around.

[ U ] Boyd tried to turn community sentiment against the program.

gentle emotions such as love, sympathy, or caring:

The film wallows in sentiment.

There was little room for compassion or sentiment in his world.

people's opinions or feelings about a situation, especially the likely future direction of a financial market, the economy, etc.:

Analysts and investors said market sentiment for the time being appears positive.

Business sentiment is showing signs of recovery.

There has been a dramatic shift in sentiment against technology stocks.

positive/negative sentiment