noun

sentiment

sentiment, feeling, opinion

The sentiment of the crowd was clear.

The sentiment of the crowd was clear.

He expressed a common sentiment about taxes.

He expressed a common sentiment about taxes.

sentiment ((about/on/towards sth.)) a feeling or opinion about something Public sentiment is against the new law.

Synonyms: feeling, emotion, opinion, view

From Latin 'sentire' (to feel, perceive). It refers to a feeling or thought.

Think of it as what you have 'sent' (felt) in your mind. It's related to 'sense'.

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