hunch
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for hunch, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A feeling or guess based on instinct rather than solid evidence.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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.