Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pressentimento

Noun
/prɛsɛnˈtɪməntoʊ/
Definition
A premonition or intuition about a future event, often concerning something negative or ominous.
Examples
  • She had a pressentimento that something was wrong when she heard the news.
  • His pressentimento about the storm helped them prepare in advance.
Meaning
The feeling of anticipating something that may happen, usually associated with a sense of unease or dread.
Synonyms
  • Premonition
  • Foreboding
  • Intuition
  • Presentiment