sentiment

Universal Words noun 1 [C,U] (formal) a feeling or an opinion, especially one based on emotions SYNVIEW: the spread of nationalist sentiments * This is a sentiment I wholeheartedly agree with. * Public sentiment is against any change to the law. * My sentiments exactly (= I agree)! 2 [U] (sometimes disapproving) feelings of pity, romantic love, sadness, etc. which may be too strong or not appropriate: There was no fatherly affection, no display of sentiment. * There is no room for sentiment in business.