foreboding
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A strong feeling that something bad is about to happen.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
dread
premonition
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "A sense of _____ settled over the crew as the sky darkened."
Answer: foreboding
In your own words, what does "foreboding" mean?
A strong feeling that something bad is about to happen.
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