feel a tinge

Frequency: 6.03.5 per million words

Used to describe experiencing a slight amount of an emotion, such as guilt, regret, or sadness.

tingeVERB + NOUN

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feel

Examples (10)

  • She felt a tinge of guilt.
  • After the argument, he couldn't help but feel a tinge of regret.
  • Despite her success, she still feels a tinge of sadness when remembering her past.
  • I always feel a tinge of anxiety before a big presentation.
  • He tried to hide it, but I could tell he felt a tinge of disappointment.
  • Even years later, she would often feel a tinge of longing for her hometown.
  • He couldn't help but feel a tinge of melancholy as he looked at the old photographs.
  • Do you ever feel a tinge of envy when you see your friends' achievements?
  • She couldn't shake the feeling; she felt a tinge of suspicion about the offer.
  • One might feel a tinge of awkwardness in such a formal setting.