sinking

• Que se caracteriza por moverse hacia abajo o deteriorarse; que causa o va acompañado de un sentimiento profundo de abatimiento, temor o fracaso.

Characterized by a downward movement or descent; causing or accompanied by a feeling of deep discouragement, dread, or failure.

1. Descending or submergingB2formal

   Going down below a surface or to a lower level; gradually falling or declining in position, amount, or condition.

   que se hunde, hundimiento

   • The crew abandoned the ___ vessel.
   • They noticed the ___ sun on the horizon.
   • The ___ foundations of the old house worried the surveyor.
   • A ___ water level in the canal indicated a problem.
   • He watched the ___ coin disappear into the murky water.

   Sinónimosdescendingdroppingfallingsubmergingsubsiding

   Antónimosascendingfloatingrising

2. Emotionally overwhelmingB2formal

   Causing a sudden, unpleasant feeling of hopelessness, dread, or severe discouragement, often as a realization dawns.

   que produce una sensación de hundimiento, desolador

   • A ___ sensation hit her when she read the final rejection letter.
   • He had the ___ realization that he'd made a terrible mistake.
   • The ___ disappointment was visible on everyone's faces.
   • A ___ heart kept him from facing the public again.
   • The jury's stern expression gave him a ___ feeling.

   Sinónimosdishearteningdismayingdistressingoverwhelmingtroubling

   Antónimoscomfortingencouragingreassuringuplifting

• Sustantivo que denota la acción de hundirse o sumergirse en un líquido, un descenso o declive gradual, o una sensación de inquietud y angustia.

A noun referring to a descent through a liquid, a slow decline, or a feeling of uneasiness or apprehension.

1. Descent through liquidB1formal

   A downward movement through a liquid, especially water.

   hundimiento

   • The sinking of the ship was slow and terrifying.
   • They watched the sinking of the old boat in the lake.
   • The sinking of the stone into the pond created ripples.

   Sinónimosimmersionsubmergencesubmersion

2. Slow declineB2formal

   A gradual fall or decline, often due to a lack of strength or support.

   hundimiento gradual

   • The sinking of the building's foundation worried the engineers.
   • He felt a sinking of his energy as the day went on.
   • The sinking of the company's stock price alarmed investors.

   Sinónimosdeclinedescentdeteriorationdropebbfallslumpwane

   Antónimosascentrecoveryrisesurge

3. Feeling of uneaseB2informal

   A sensation of uneasiness, apprehension, or dread.

   sensación de hundimiento

   • She felt a sinking in her stomach when she heard the news.
   • That sinking feeling came over him as he realized his mistake.
   • The sinking of his heart told him something was wrong.

   Sinónimosanxietyapprehensiondreadforebodingmisgivingtrepidationuneaseuneasiness

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de hundirse o moverse hacia abajo, especialmente bajo la superficie de un líquido, o para indicar que algo hace que otra cosa descienda o se sumerja.

A verb used to indicate the act of descending or moving downward, especially below the surface of a liquid, or to cause something to do so.

verbo irregular

1. Go down below surfaceA2formal

   To go down below the surface of a liquid or soft substance.

   hundirse

   • The ship began to sink after hitting the iceberg.
   • He watched the stone sink to the bottom of the lake.
   • The heavy rain caused the ground to sink in places.

   Sinónimosdipgo underplungesettlesubmerge

   Antónimosfloatrisesurface

2. Decrease or declineB1formal

   To move to a lower level or position; to decrease in value, amount, or strength.

   Hundirse / bajar / disminuir

   • The sun sank below the horizon.
   • Her spirits sank when she heard the bad news.
   • The stock market sank sharply after the announcement.

   Sinónimosdeclinedecreasediminishdropdwindlefallplungeslump

   Antónimosascendclimbincreaserisesoarsurge

3. B2informal

   To gradually become worse or fail.

   hundirse o decaer

   • The company sank into debt after the failed merger.
   • He sank into a deep depression after losing his job.
   • The project sank due to lack of funding.

   Sinónimoscollapsedeclinedegeneratedeterioratefailfoundergo underslideslipworsen

   Antónimosflourishimproverecoverrisesucceed

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