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Sinking feeling

//ˌsɪŋkɪŋ ˈfiːlɪŋ// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An unpleasant feeling in the abdomen caused by hunger or, especially, apprehension or uneasiness.

    "I have a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach."

  2. 2
    a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension wordnet

Etymology

From sinking (noun) + feeling (noun), from the physical sensation.

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