sinking

British  

/ ˈsɪŋkɪŋ /

noun

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

   2. ( as modifier )

      a sinking feeling

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Example Sentences

Years of decay have left oil fields, pipelines and refineries in disrepair, with investors wary of sinking large sums and signing deals with a government led by Rodríguez that is widely viewed as illegitimate.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rowan looked from one face to the other in the crowd and slowly with a sinking feeling, the truth came to him.

From Literature

"One of the possible causes of the sinking of the ship was the possibility of overcapacity and overloading," Lopez told a news briefing.

From Barron's

Danny felt his feet grow heavy, as if he were sinking into cement.

From Literature

It is sinking hundreds of millions of dollars into plants in the U.S. and overseas, seeking to build its own gallium pipeline and reduce reliance on Chinese imports.

From The Wall Street Journal