hunch

A noun referring to a feeling, intuition, or guess about something, often based on incomplete information or instinct.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее чувство, интуицию или догадку о чём-либо, часто основанную на неполной информации или инстинкте.esSustantivo que denota una sensación, corazonada o intuición sobre algo, a menudo basada en información incompleta o en el instinto, sin un razonamiento lógico claro.frNom désignant un pressentiment, une intuition ou une supposition à propos de quelque chose, souvent fondée sur des informations incomplètes ou sur l'instinct.deSubstantiv, das ein Gefühl, eine Intuition oder eine Vermutung über etwas bezeichnet, oft basierend auf unvollständigen Informationen oder Instinkt.ptSubstantivo que designa um sentimento, intuição ou palpite sobre algo, frequentemente baseado em informação incompleta ou instinto.zh名词，指基于直觉、本能或不完整信息而产生的预感、直觉或猜测。arاسم يدل على إحساس داخلي أو حدس أو تخمين بشيء ما، غالبًا ما يكون مبنيًا على معلومات ناقصة أو على الغريزة.

1. Intuition or feeling B1 informal

   A feeling or guess that something is true or will happen, without having any evidence.

   • I have a hunch that she will call us today.
   • His hunch about the stock market turned out to be correct.
   • Trust your hunch when making important decisions.

   ruПредчувствиеescorazonadafrintuition, pressentimentdeAhnungptPressentimentozh直觉arحَدْس

   Synonyms: feelingguessinklingintuitionnotionpremonitionpresentimentsuspicion

2. Curved posture B2 formal

   A rounded, bent position of the back or shoulders.

   • He sat with a hunch in his back after hours of work.
   • The old man walked with a noticeable hunch.
   • She tried to correct her hunch by doing back exercises.

   ruСутулостьesPostura encorvadafrPosition voûtéedeKrumme HaltungptCorcundazh驼背arتَقَوُّس الظَّهْر

   Synonyms: slouchstoop

• hunches plural form
• hunches' possessive plural form
• hunch's possessive singular form

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия сгибания или принятия изогнутой или округлой позы, часто с поднятыми плечами и опущенной головой.esVerbo que denota la acción de encorvarse o adoptar una postura curva y redondeada, a menudo con los hombros levantados y la cabeza baja; también puede referirse a tener una corazonada o presentimiento.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se pencher ou de prendre une posture courbée ou arrondie, souvent en relevant les épaules et en baissant la tête.deSich krümmen oder eine gebeugte, rundliche Haltung einnehmen, oft mit hochgezogenen Schultern und gesenktem Kopf; auch eine Vermutung oder Ahnung haben.ptVerbo que indica curvar o corpo ou uma parte dele, muitas vezes com os ombros levantados e a cabeça baixa; também pode significar inclinar-se para a frente ou para baixo.zh指弯曲身体或摆出弯曲、圆拱形的姿势，常伴有耸肩低头。arفعل يدل على الانحناء أو اتخاذ وضعية مقوسة أو محدبة، وغالبًا مع رفع الكتفين وخفض الرأس. ومن معانيه أيضًا التجهم أو العبوس، أو الدفع بحركة مفاجئة.

1. Bend forward B1 formal

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

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

   ruСгибатьсяesEncorvarsefrSe voûterdeSich vorbeugenptCurvar-se para frentezh弓身arانحناء الظهر

   Synonyms: archbowcrouchcurvehumphunkerstoop

   Antonyms: straightenstretch

2. Assume a crouched position B1 formal

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

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

   ruСгорбитьсяesEncogerse (de hombros/el cuerpo)frSe voûterdeSich krumm machenptCurvar-sezh弓背弯腰arالتقوس

   Synonyms: bendcrouchhuddlehunkersquatstoop

   Antonyms: extendstraightenstretchunbend

• hunched past participle
• hunched past simple
• hunching present participle
• hunches third person singular

Phrasal variants: hunch over