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Synonyms & Similar Words
instinct
intuition
premonition
suspicion
hunch
feeling
notion
impression
sense
inkling
presentiment
foreboding
apprehension
misgiving
doubt
uncertainty
trepidation
fear
anxiety
unease
apprehensiveness
nervousness
wariness
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prudence
discernment
perception
awareness
consciousness
gut instinct
sixth sense
intuitionism
Meaning of Gut Feeling
A feeling or sensation that something is true or will happen, even if one cannot explain why
Definitions
- A feeling or sensation that something is true or will happen, even if one cannot explain why
- * An instinctive feeling or sensation, especially one that is not based on reasoning or evidence
Etymology of Gut Feeling
The term "gut feeling" originated in the mid-20th century, with the phrase "gut" referring to the stomach or intestines, and "feeling" referring to an emotional or instinctive response
The phrase is thought to have originated from the idea that the gut or stomach is the seat of emotions, and that a "gut feeling" is a visceral or instinctive response to a situation or decision
Example Uses
- I had a gut feeling that something was wrong, so I decided to investigate further
- * She had a gut feeling that he was the right person for the job, despite his lack of experience
- * I've got a gut feeling that this is going to be a great opportunity, let's go for it
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
certainty
confidence
conviction
assurance
faith
trust
belief
optimism
hope
expectation
sureness
decisiveness
resolution
determination
rationality
logic
reasoning
analysis
objectivity
detachment
indifference
skepticism
doubtlessness
unquestionability