intuition

noun
UK: /ˌɪntjuˈɪʃən/
US: /ˌɪntuˈɪʃən/

  1. The ability to understand something immediately, without conscious reasoning.

    1. I had an intuition that something wasn't right.
    2. Her intuition told her to trust him, despite her doubts, so she did.

  2. A feeling that guides a person to act a certain way without fully understanding why.

    1. Follow your intuition; it often leads you in the right direction.
    2. Against all logical analysis, his intuition urged him to invest in the company.

Synonyms

instinct insight feeling guess hunch

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intuition" in English means: The ability to understand something immediately, without conscious reasoning., A feeling that guides a person to act a certain way without fully understanding why..

The phonetic transcription of "intuition" is /ˌɪntjuˈɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɪntuˈɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intuition": instinct, insight, feeling, guess, hunch.

Example usage of "intuition": "I had an intuition that something wasn't right.". More examples on the page.