sinking

/ ˈsɪŋkɪŋ /

noun

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

      a sinking feeling

Example Sentences

Police say that after sinking his kayak and cell phone in the lake, he paddled a small child-sized boat to shore where he had stashed an E-bike.

From BBC

"The risk of flooding, compounded by sinking land and beach loss, could displace millions and damage critical infrastructure unless robust adaptation strategies are implemented," said Shirzaei.

From Science Daily

The swift sinking of former Rep. Matt Gaetz as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general showed Thursday that Republicans are still capable of finding fault with Trump’s choices, and even pushing back.

From Los Angeles Times

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