sentiment

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1. A general thought, feeling, or sense.

   The sentiment emerged that we were acting too soon.

2. Feelings, especially tender feelings, as apart from reason or judgment, or of a weak or foolish kind.

   Good decision-making is not governed by mere sentiment.