How Do You Spell FOREBODING?

1. Foreboding is a noun that refers to a strong feeling or presentiment that something bad or harmful is about to occur or happen in the future. It is often characterized by a sense of impending danger, doom, or unease. Foreboding can stem from intuitive instincts, previous experiences, or simply a heightened sense of awareness. It is closely associated with an intuitive and subconscious understanding that something negative or ominous awaits.

   This dark anticipation may be accompanied by physical sensations such as goosebumps, a racing heart, or a sinking feeling in the stomach. Foreboding may manifest as a general sense of uneasiness or as specific premonitions about a particular event or outcome. It can act as a warning signal, emphasizing the need for caution or prompting individuals to take proactive measures to prevent or mitigate the anticipated negative outcome.

   Literature and storytelling often employ foreboding to create suspense and tension. It adds depth to the narrative by establishing a sense of impending threat, generating anticipation in the readers' minds. Similarly, in everyday life, foreboding often serves as a mechanism that triggers our instincts, guiding our decision-making and influencing our actions. While it can be disconcerting and unsettling, foreboding can also be a valuable tool for survival, prompting individuals to heed their internal warnings and make informed choices.

2. • Presaging; ominous.

   • Perception beforehand.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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The word "foreboding" comes from the combination of two Old English words: "fore" and "bodan".

"Fore" originates from the Proto-Germanic word "fora", meaning "before" or "in front of", which can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*per-", denoting "through" or "forward".

"Bodan" is derived from the Old English verb "bod", meaning "to announce", "to foretell", or "to proclaim". This verb can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*budōną" which also carried the meaning of "to announce" or "to command".

The combination of "fore" and "bodan" gave rise to the Old English word "forebodung", which referred to a sense of prediction, premonition, or anticipation of something negative or ominous.

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Plural form of FOREBODING is FOREBODINGS

Conjugate verb Foreboding

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