hunch
0 antonyms and opposites of hunch, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A feeling or guess based on instinct rather than solid evidence.
How to use hunch
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Possibly a variant of "hunk," of uncertain origin; the "intuition" sense is said to come from an old superstition that touching a hunchback's hump brought luck.
Full origin of hunch →Frequently asked questions
What does “hunch” mean?
The word “hunch” means a feeling or guess based on instinct rather than solid evidence. In plain terms, a gut feeling that something is true, or the act of curling your body forward.
How do you pronounce “hunch”?
“Hunch” is pronounced huhnch (/hʌnt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hunch” in a sentence?
Here is “hunch” used in a sentence: “I had a hunch she was lying, and it turned out I was right.”
What part of speech is “hunch”?
Depending on how it is used, “hunch” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “hunch” have?
“Hunch” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a feeling or guess based on instinct rather than solid evidence.