Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
feeler
noun
/ˈfiːlər/
Definition
A feeler is a person who explores or tests the feelings or opinions of others.
Examples
- She sent out a feeler to see if they were interested in collaborating.
- As a feeler, he tends to gauge the mood of the room before speaking up.
Meaning
The term often refers to someone who seeks to understand the thoughts or emotions of a group or an individual through informal inquiries or interactions.
Synonyms
- tester
- inquirer
- probe
