presentiment
a feeling or impression that something is about to happen, especially something evil; foreboding.
Origin of presentiment
1Other words from presentiment
- pre·sen·ti·ment·al, adjective
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How to use presentiment in a sentence
He did not take his new work seriously, although he had no presentiment of his future destiny.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyThen, with a swift, nervous presentiment, he turned quickly around towards the man who had been standing in the shadows.
The Double Four | E. Phillips OppenheimHe was running and making much noise, and I had a presentiment that something very evil had happened.
A Virginia Scout | Hugh PendexterWhence comes this species of secret presentiment which is never wrong in its appreciation?
The Border Rifles | Gustave AimardEven I had no presentiment,' added Anna with a bitter smile, as though reproaching herself for it.
Dream Tales and Prose Poems | Ivan Turgenev
British Dictionary definitions for presentiment
/ (prɪˈzɛntɪmənt) /
a sense of something about to happen; premonition
Origin of presentiment
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