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Definition of sentiment

sentiment

/ˈsɛntɪmənt/
sen · ti · ment
Adverb:sentimentally
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Plural:sentiments
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Adjective:sentimental
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sentiment Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A view, attitude, or opinion held or expressed toward a situation or event.

Example

"Recent surveys indicate a gradual shift in public sentiment regarding renewable energy policies."

2

A general feeling or emotion.

Example

"The speaker's closing remarks captured a universal sentiment of hope and gratitude."

3

Exaggerated or self-indulgent tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia, often contrasted with reason.

Example

"In professional negotiations, there is rarely room for personal sentiment when evaluating financial proposals."

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• Nearby Words

sentence
sentencing
sentient
sentiment
sentimental
sentimentalist
sentimentality

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French sentement, from Medieval Latin sentimentum ('feeling, affection, opinion'), derived from Latin sentire ('to feel, perceive').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sentiment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sentiment
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