hunched

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

ruОписывает позу, при которой спина и плечи согнуты вперёд, часто из-за холода, возраста или сосредоточенности.esDescribe una postura en la que la espalda y los hombros están curvados hacia adelante, a menudo por frío, edad o concentración.frDécrit une posture dans laquelle le dos et les épaules sont courbés vers l'avant, souvent à cause du froid, de l'âge ou de la concentration.deBeschreibt eine Haltung, bei der Rücken und Schultern nach vorn gebeugt sind, oft aufgrund von Kälte, Alter oder Konzentration.ptDescreve uma postura em que as costas e os ombros ficam curvados para a frente, muitas vezes por frio, idade ou concentração.zh形容身体姿势：背部和肩膀向前弯曲，通常由寒冷、年老 或专注引起。也指动物弓背缩身的姿态。arيصف وضعية تكون فيها الظهر والكتفان منحنيين إلى الأمام، وغالبًا بسبب البرد أو التقدم في السن أو التركيز.

1. Bent over or curved B1 formal

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

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

   ruСгорбленныйesEncorbadofrVoûté, courbédeGebeugtptCurvadozh驼背的arمُحْدَوْدِب

   Synonyms: bentcurvedroundedstooped

   Antonyms: erectstraightupright

2. Crouched or drawn together B1 informal

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

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

   ruСгорбленныйesEncogido o agachadofrcourbé, recroquevillédeGekrümmtptEncolhidozh蜷缩的arمنحني الجسم

   Synonyms: bentcurledhuddledstooped

   Antonyms: erectupright

• more hunched comparative form
• most hunched superlative 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