Sentiment

/ˈsɛntɪmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A view or opinion that is held or expressed.

The general sentiment among the employees was one of dissatisfaction with the new policies.

An opinion or feeling based on emotion rather than reason.

Her sentiment regarding the movie was influenced by her personal experiences.

A characteristic emotion or attitude towards a subject.

The sentiment of the crowd turned from excitement to disappointment after the announcement.

An emotional reaction or response.

The poem captures the sentiment of longing and nostalgia beautifully.

The feelings or opinions expressed in a piece of writing or speech.

The sentiment of the article was largely sympathetic towards the plight of refugees.

From Latin 'sentimentum', from 'sentire' meaning 'to feel'.

popular sentiment

The general feeling of the public about a specific issue.

public sentiment

The collective opinion of the population about a particular matter.

sentiment analysis

The use of natural language processing to determine the emotional tone behind a series of words.

feeling

An emotional state or reaction.

emotion

A complex reaction that engages our bodies and minds.

opinion

A belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty.

Vibe

The vibe around here is really positive.

Feels

This song gives me all the feels.