hunched

• Beschreibt eine Haltung, bei der Rücken und Schultern nach vorn gebeugt sind, oft aufgrund von Kälte, Alter oder Konzentration.

Describes a posture where the back and shoulders are curved forward, often due to cold, age, or concentration.

1. Bent over or curvedB1formal

   Having the back and shoulders bent forward, often due to age, fatigue, or poor posture.

   Gebeugt

   • The old man walked with a hunched back.
   • She sat hunched over her desk for hours.
   • He was hunched against the cold wind.

   Synonymebentcurvedroundedstooped

   Antonymeerectstraightupright

2. Crouched or drawn togetherB1informal

   To be in a position where the body is pulled in tightly, often for protection or warmth.

   Gekrümmt

   • The cat was hunched in the corner, ready to pounce.
   • They were hunched together under the blanket.
   • He hunched his shoulders against the rain.

   Synonymebentcurledhuddledstooped

   Antonymeerectupright

• Sich krümmen oder eine gebeugte, rundliche Haltung einnehmen, oft mit hochgezogenen Schultern und gesenktem Kopf; auch eine Vermutung oder Ahnung haben.

A verb used to indicate the act of bending or drawing oneself into a curved or rounded posture, often with the shoulders raised and the head lowered.

1. Bend forwardB1formal

   To bend or arch the back and shoulders forward, often due to cold, discomfort, or habit.

   Sich vorbeugen

   • He hunched his shoulders against the cold wind.
   • She hunched over her desk while studying.
   • The old man hunched forward as he walked.

   Synonymearchbowcrouchcurvehumphunkerstoop

   Antonymestraightenstretch

2. Assume a crouched positionB1formal

   To sit or stand with the back curved and shoulders raised.

   Sich krumm machen

   • The cat hunched down before pouncing.
   • He hunched in the corner to avoid being seen.
   • They hunched together to stay warm.

   Synonymebendcrouchhuddlehunkersquatstoop

   Antonymeextendstraightenstretchunbend

Phrasal-Variantenhunch over