Synonyms for

Hunch

Verb / hʌntʃ / Another word for hunch — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to have a feeling or guess about something without having any evidence or proof

Synonyms & similar words

suspicion hunchover hump hunchforward intuition feeling intuition suspicion premonition presentiment notion inkling foreboding sense impression guess speculation supposition conjecture assumption presumption belief conviction hypothesis

Example sentences

  1. I had a hunch that my friend would show up at the party, and he did.
  2. She had a hunch that the answer was C on the test.
  3. The detective had a hunch that the suspect was lying.
  4. I can't explain it, but I have a hunch that this is the right decision.
  5. My hunch was correct - the restaurant was closed on Sundays.

Quotes

  • Trust your hunches. They're usually based on facts filed away just below the conscious level.
  • A hunch is creativity trying to tell you something.
  • A woman's guess is much more accurate than a man's certainty.

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