sinking

/ ˈsɪŋkɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. a feeling in the stomach caused by hunger or uneasiness
   2. ( as modifier )

      a sinking feeling

Example Sentences

China’s economy is sluggish, its property sector is sinking, nearly 20% of its young people are struggling to find jobs and it has one of the world’s fastest growing ageing populations.

From BBC

"It’s still a level of satisfaction that I feel is still sinking in because it is something I coveted and wanted to do for ever."

From BBC

He told the BBC: "It was a penny dropping moment and it was a sinking feeling."

From BBC

A new Disney cruise ship has rescued four people from a sinking catamaran more than 200 miles from Bermuda.

From BBC

And while trailing St. Paul at halftime, that sinking sensation began to creep in.

From Los Angeles Times