intuition
Translation
intuition, gut feeling, hunch
Examples
My intuition told me not to trust him.
My intuition told me not to trust him.
She has a strong intuition about people.
She has a strong intuition about people.
Grammar Patterns
have an intuition ((that ...)) to have a feeling or understanding without proof I have an intuition that something is wrong.
intuition ((about sth./sb.)) a feeling about something or someone Her intuition about the situation was correct.
Similar Words
Synonyms: instinct, hunch, sixth sense; Antonyms: reasoning, logic
Etymology
From Latin 'intueri' (in- 'in' + tueri 'to look at, watch over'). Meaning 'to look upon'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as your 'inner tuition' or 'inner teacher' guiding you.