foreboding
What does "foreboding" mean?
Foreboding is a noun that refers to a sudden, intuitive feeling that something bad is about to happen. Imagine a dark cloud gathering on the horizon; you have no concrete proof of a storm, but your gut tells you that a downpour is inevitable. It is an internal sense of impending doom or misfortune. In usage, it is often paired with adjectives like "a sense of" or "a feeling of." While it can describe a specific event, it is frequently used to describe a pervasive, lingering atmosphere of dread. It carries a slightly formal or literary weight, making it perfect for storytelling or describing serious, heavy emotional states.
"foreboding" in conversation
Discussing a horror movie
I had such a sense of foreboding during the basement scene.
I had such a sense of foreboding during the basement scene.
Me too, the music really set the tone for something terrible.
Me too, the music really set the tone for something terrible.
Used to describe a creeping feeling of anxiety caused by a specific environment.
Workplace anxiety
I have a strange sense of foreboding about this meeting today.
I have a strange sense of foreboding about this meeting today.
Is it because of the budget cuts?
Is it because of the budget cuts?
Used to express a hunch that bad news is coming.
"foreboding" in a sentence
She felt a sense of foreboding as she walked into the empty house.
She felt a sense of foreboding as she walked into the empty house.
The sudden silence in the forest filled the travelers with a deep foreboding.
The sudden silence in the forest filled the travelers with a deep foreboding.
Despite the festive decorations, a palpable sense of foreboding hung over the negotiations.
Despite the festive decorations, a palpable sense of foreboding hung over the negotiations.
