Meaning of the word foreboding in English

What does foreboding mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

foreboding

US /fɔːrˈboʊ.dɪŋ/
UK /fɔːˈbəʊ.dɪŋ/

Noun

a feeling that something bad is going to happen; a premonition

Example:
He had a strange sense of foreboding as he entered the old house.
The dark clouds and distant thunder filled her with a sense of foreboding.

Adjective

implying that something bad is going to happen; ominous

Example:
The sky had a dark and foreboding appearance before the storm.
The silence in the abandoned house was strangely foreboding.