# sinking feeling

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌsɪŋkɪŋ ˈfiːlɪŋ/

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/sinking-feeling