sinking

/ ˈsɪŋkɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. a feeling in the stomach caused by hunger or uneasiness

   2. ( as modifier )

      a sinking feeling

Example Sentences

Each competitor is allowed three skims and stones must bounce at least twice on water before sinking.

From BBC

It was when the bridal party began walking down the aisle that a sinking feeling crept in.

From BBC

I think your mind doesn’t process it because it’s not really sinking in that this is what’s really happening.

From Los Angeles Times

Trade unions have called a strike to protest the government's "brutal" budget plans, lamenting that France "has been sinking into a profound social and democratic crisis".

From BBC

After five consecutive losses, several weeks of mounting frustration, and the most painful collapse imaginable the night before, the Dodgers took a crucial first step toward righting their sinking ship on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times