Meaning of the word sinking in English
What does sinking mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
sinking
US /ˈsɪŋ·kɪŋ/
UK /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
Adjective
feeling very depressed or disheartened
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After the bad news, she had a sinking feeling in her stomach.
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The whole situation gave him a sinking feeling.
Noun
the process of something going down below the surface of water or other liquid
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The sinking of the ship caused a major disaster.
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They tried to prevent the sinking of the oil rig.