Forboding

Forboding is a noun that describes a feeling of anxiety or apprehension about an event in the future. It is a premonition of something bad or unpleasant that is going to happen. It often involves a sense of impending doom or a gut feeling that something is not right. The feeling of forboding can range from a mild unease to overwhelming dread, and it's typically triggered by a situation, person, or symbol that the person finds ominous. Often, it is an intangible feeling or a lingering sense of danger that goes beyond concrete evidence, relying more on intuition and perception of unseen threats. It can stem from prior experiences or external factors.

Forboding meaning with examples

• As the dark clouds rolled in, casting an eerie shadow over the village, a sense of forboding washed over the villagers. They'd seen this type of weather before, it always heralded a vicious storm. Whispers of its impact began to circulate as many hurried to secure their belongings, the air thick with the anticipation of a devastating event and their homes as protected as they could be, as they would be.
• Sarah felt an overwhelming forboding as she approached the abandoned house. The overgrown yard, the boarded-up windows, and the chilling silence created an atmosphere of unease. She kept remembering the ghost stories of the old house, making her even more worried. With each creak of the gate, her fear mounted, convinced that something sinister lurked inside the dilapidated structure, perhaps a ghostly entity.
• Despite the sunny weather, a persistent feeling of forboding gnawed at Michael. The news of the approaching hurricane created it; he knew his family would likely lose power. Despite the calm sea, he couldn't shake the feeling that something terrible was about to unfold. Every gentle breeze carried the echo of his worries, his unease growing as the hurricane was set to make landfall tomorrow, and as he awaited its arrival.
• Before the crucial job interview, Maria was plagued by forboding. She had prepared extensively, but she couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss. Despite her qualifications, a sense of dread filled her with the idea of not being able to prove herself. That feeling made it harder for her to relax, as it grew into the interview being important, yet her preparation seemingly wouldn't be enough.
• The sudden cancellation of the meeting filled John with forboding. The reasons given were vague, and the silence that followed fueled his anxiety. He started suspecting there was some sort of information being withheld. His mind raced, and the anticipation grew with him suspecting that the future meetings were something to be feared as he waited for his boss to relay the situation.