Feeling Out

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈfiːlɪŋ aʊt/

Definitions of feeling out

noun a physical or emotional sensation

Example Sentences

A1 I have a good feeling out about this new job opportunity.

A2 She is feeling out the situation before making a decision.

B1 The team is feeling out the competition before the big game.

B2 After talking to the client, I have a better feeling out about their needs.

C1 The politician was feeling out public opinion before announcing his policy.

C2 The detective was feeling out the suspect during the interrogation.

verb to explore or assess a situation or person cautiously or tentatively

Example Sentences

A1 I am feeling out the situation before making a decision.

A2 She is feeling out the new job to see if it's a good fit for her.

B1 The team is feeling out the competition to strategize their next move.

B2 After feeling out the market, the company decided to launch a new product.

C1 The detective is feeling out the suspect to gather more information about the case.

C2 The negotiator is skilled at feeling out the other party's intentions during discussions.

Examples of feeling out in a Sentence

formal She was feeling out the situation before making any decisions.

informal He's just feeling out if she's interested in him.

slang I'm feeling out the vibe of the party before I decide if I want to stay.

figurative The artist was feeling out different color combinations before finalizing the painting.

Grammatical Forms of feeling out

past tense

felt out

plural

feel out

comparative

more feeling out

superlative

most feeling out

present tense

feel out

future tense

will feel out

perfect tense

have felt out

continuous tense

is feeling out

singular

feels out

positive degree

feel out

infinitive

to feel out

gerund

feeling out

participle

feeling out

Origin and Evolution of feeling out

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'feeling out' likely originated from the idea of physically feeling or testing something to gather information or assess a situation.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'feeling out' has come to be used more figuratively to describe the act of cautiously exploring or probing a situation or person to gather information or understanding.