Definition of Presentiment

the feeling something bad might occur

Examples of Presentiment in a sentence

The presentiment lingered after I saw a black cat twice in one day.  🔊

As soon as Larry saw the man with the gun approaching, he had a presentiment his life was in jeopardy.  🔊

Helen would not board the airplane because of her presentiment a fatal crash would occur.  🔊

Because Jake could not get rid of his presentiment of doom, he regularly went to a therapist in hopes of conquering his fears.  🔊

The day before the big swim competition, Margaret had a presentiment of failure and decided not to attend the meet.  🔊

When I saw the black crows flying overhead, I took their actions as a presentiment of death.  🔊

Phil’s presentiment of disaster led him to stay away from the crowded parade.  🔊

If you suffer from an anxiety disorder, you may occasionally experience a presentiment of tragedy that makes you avoid social situations.  🔊

Since layoffs were being announced, Mary had a presentiment of doom when her boss called her into his office.  🔊

As soon as Caitlin had a presentiment of danger, she decided against going into the dark house alone.  🔊

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