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.’