sentiment

sentiment
noun
ADJECTIVE
deep, strong
growing
common, general, prevailing
fine, lofty, noble

All these noble sentiments have little chance of being put into practice.

national, popular, public
consumer, investor (both esp. AmE)

the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index

bearish, bullish (= concerning stock markets, etc.) (both esp. AmE)

There was a steep rise in bullish sentiment as foreign investors rushed in.

nationalist, patriotic
anti-American, anti-Western, etc.
anti-government, anti-war, etc.
pro-American, etc.
racist
political
moral, religious

The people are renowned for their deep religious sentiment.

mawkish (esp. BrE)

The new movie is to be applauded for refusing to drift into mawkish sentiment.

VERB + SENTIMENT
express, voice
agree with, endorse, share

He agrees with the sentiments expressed in the editorial.

echo, reflect

I think his view reflects the sentiment of a lot of fans.

disagree with
arouse, inflame

These actions are likely to inflame anti-Western sentiment.

understand
SENTIMENT + VERB
run

In the 19th century, anti-Catholic sentiment ran high.

PREPOSITION
sentiments about, sentiments on

It would be a mistake to ignore their strong sentiments on the issue.

sentiment against

The killings helped arouse popular sentiment against the organization.

sentiment among

anti-war sentiment among the civilian population

sentiment in favour/favor of

public sentiment in favour/favor of state ownership

sentiment towards/toward

critical sentiment towards/toward government policy

PHRASES
I, we, etc. appreciate the sentiment

Even though I disagree with you, I appreciate the sentiments that prompt you to speak out.

my sentiments exactly (= I agree)

‘I don't see why we should change our plans just because of him.’ ‘My sentiments exactly.’


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