impending

adjective
UK: /ɪmˈpendɪŋ/
US: /ɪmˈpendɪŋ/

  1. About to happen; describes something, usually negative or unpleasant, that will happen soon.

    1. The storm is impending, so we should go inside now.
    2. The impending crisis requires immediate action from the international community to prevent disaster.

  2. Describing a feeling as if something is about to occur soon.

    1. I have an impending sense of doom, I do not like it.
    2. Despite her success, she felt an impending emptiness that she couldn't quite shake off.

Synonyms

imminent forthcoming threatening

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "impending" in English means: About to happen; describes something, usually negative or unpleasant, that will happen soon., Describing a feeling as if something is about to occur soon..

The phonetic transcription of "impending" is /ɪmˈpendɪŋ/ in British English and /ɪmˈpendɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "impending": imminent, forthcoming, threatening.

Example usage of "impending": "The storm is impending, so we should go inside now.". More examples on the page.