intuition

noun
/ˌɪn.tjuˈɪʃ.ən/

Meaning

The ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning.
The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

Example Sentences

Her intuition told her that something was wrong.

Her intuition told her something was wrong.

Intuition often guides us in making quick decisions.

Example Expressions

gut intuition

Synonyms

instinct, insight, perception, sixth sense, hunch, Instinct, Gut Feeling, Perception
Entry 1
instinct, insight, perception, sixth sense, hunch
Entry 2
Instinct, Gut Feeling, Perception
Entry 3
instinct, hunch

Antonyms

reasoning, logic, Logic, Reasoning, Analysis, analysis
Entry 1
reasoning, logic
Entry 2
Logic, Reasoning, Analysis
Entry 3
reasoning, analysis

Collocations

strong intuition, female intuition, intuitive feeling, trust intuition

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