Pronunciation: /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
noun a downward movement or fall
A1 The sinking of the Titanic was a tragic event.
A2 The sinking of the boat happened quickly.
B1 The sinking of the economy led to widespread unemployment.
B2 The sinking of the ship was caused by a massive leak.
C1 The sinking of the company was due to poor management decisions.
C2 The sinking of the submarine was a classified military incident.
verb to move downward below the surface of a liquid or soft substance
A1 The boat is sinking.
A2 I watched as the ship started sinking into the ocean.
B1 The company is sinking due to financial troubles.
B2 The realization of her mistake made her feel like she was sinking into despair.
C1 The weight of his guilt was sinking him deeper into depression.
C2 As the stock market crashed, many investors felt like they were sinking into a financial abyss.
adjective causing or experiencing a feeling of decline or despair
A1 The boat is sinking.
A2 The sinking sun painted the sky in shades of orange and pink.
B1 The sinking feeling in my stomach told me something was wrong.
B2 The company's sinking profits forced them to make drastic changes.
C1 The sinking housing market caused many homeowners to go into foreclosure.
C2 The sinking ship was slowly disappearing beneath the waves.
formal The ship was slowly sinking as water filled the hull.
informal I heard that company is sinking fast, they might go out of business soon.
slang His grades are sinking like a rock, he needs to start studying.
figurative Her heart felt like it was sinking as she watched him walk away.
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