I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from gerund of forebode
: the act of one who forebodes ; also : a result of foreboding : a presage, prediction, or presentiment especially of coming evil : portent
I have a sort of foreboding about him — Henry James †1916
Synonyms: see apprehension
II. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of forebode
: indicative of or marked by foreboding
a foreboding glance
troubled foreboding thoughts
• fore·bod·ing·ly adverb
• fore·bod·ing·ness noun -es