overboding

/ˌɒvəˈboʊdɪŋ/

Definitions

1. adjective

suggesting or giving the impression of something ominous or threatening, often in a subtle or indirect way

“The overboding sense of foreboding hung in the air as the storm approached.”

2. noun

a feeling or atmosphere of impending doom or catastrophe, often unspoken or unacknowledged

“The overboding that had been building all day finally broke out into a full-blown panic.”

Synonyms

  • foreboding
  • ominous
  • threatening

Antonyms

  • comforting
  • reassuring
  • soothing