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Meaning of foreboding
A feeling that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.
Etymology of foreboding
The word "foreboding" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with "fore" meaning "before" and "boding" related to "to warn" or "to predict", thus originally implying a warning or prediction of something to come.
Synonyms
ominous
threatening
menacing
ominous
sinister
gloomy
dire
Ominous
forewarning
cautionary
warning
predictive
prophetic
ill-omened
unfavorable
unpromising
inauspicious
direful
calamitous
disastrous
catastrophic
apocalyptic
alarming
disturbing
unsettling
unnerving
fearful
apprehensive
anxious
uneasy
nervous
tense
apprehensive
intimidated
frightened
terrified
horrified
petrified.
Definitions
- Giving a sense of impending evil or misfortune
- Causing someone to feel anxious or frightened about what is going to happen
Usage Examples
- The dark and stormy night created a foreboding atmosphere, making it difficult to sleep.
- She had a foreboding feeling that something was wrong, so she decided to call her family to check in.
- The old, abandoned house had a foreboding presence, as if it was warning people to stay away.
Antonyms
reassuring
comforting
soothing
calming
peaceful
promising
favorable
auspicious
optimistic
hopeful
encouraging
uplifting
heartening
cheering
relieving
pleasant
welcoming
inviting
attractive
appealing
alluring
charming
delightful
pleasant
agreeable
nice
friendly
cordial
hospitable.