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Meaning of hunch
A feeling or intuition about something, especially one that is not based on reason or evidence.
Etymology of hunch
The word "hunch" originated in the mid-17th century, from the verb "hunch", which means to bend or curve, possibly related to "hunchback", a person with a curved spine
The word "hunch" has been used to describe a feeling or intuition since the late 19th century, possibly derived from the idea of a physical bend or curvature, implying a deviation from the normal or expected course
Synonyms
intuition
suspicion
feeling
inkling
notion
impression
guess
theory
hypothesis
assumption
speculation
surmise
conjecture
premonition
foreboding
apprehension
presentiment
instinct
gut feeling
hunchback
bend
curvature
crook
arch
bow
angle
inclination
lean
tilt
slope
slant
bias
predisposition
preconception
Definitions
- A feeling or intuition, especially one that is not based on reason or evidence
- A protruding part of the back, especially between the shoulders
- A bent or curved shape, especially of the back
Usage Examples
- I have a hunch that it's going to rain tomorrow
- She had a hunch that her boyfriend was hiding something from her
- The detective had a hunch that the suspect was not telling the truth
- The company's financial troubles gave investors a hunch that the stock would plummet
Antonyms
certainty
confidence
conviction
assurance
guarantee
proof
evidence
fact
reality
truth
clarity
precision
accuracy
correctness
validity
reliability
sureness
firmness
steadiness
stability
security