foreboding

Foreboding is defined as a feeling or premonition that something bad is going to occur.

(noun)

An example of foreboding is a feeling of unease and a worry that imminent danger is about to occur.

The definition of foreboding is someone or something that implies something bad or dangerous will occur.

(adjective)

An example of foreboding is dark clouds that suggest rain is likely.

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See foreboding in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a prediction, portent, or presentiment, esp. of something bad or harmful

Origin: OE forebodung

adjective

characterized by foreboding

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See foreboding in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A sense of impending evil or misfortune.
  2. An evil omen; a portent.
adjective
Marked by or indicative of foreboding; ominous.

Related Forms:

  • fore·bodˈing·ly adverb
  • fore·bodˈing·ness noun

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