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premonition

A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.

Examples:

She had a premonition that she left her important documents at home before the meeting.
His premonition about forgetting his keys turned out to be correct.

anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about a future event.

Examples:

She felt a wave of anxiety as she remembered leaving her laptop at home.
His anxiety grew when he realized he had forgotten his presentation notes.

trepidation

A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

Examples:

He approached the meeting with trepidation, having left his crucial reports behind.
Her trepidation was palpable when she discovered her wallet was at home.

moment of dread

A sudden feeling of fear or apprehension about a situation.

Examples:

I experienced a moment of dread when I couldn't find my phone, recalling I left it at home.
That moment of dread hit hard when she realized her presentation materials were missing.

forlorn realization

A feeling of sadness and despair upon understanding a negative truth.

Examples:

The forlorn realization that she forgot her passport hit her just before boarding.
He had a forlorn realization about leaving his important papers as he approached the office.