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Synonyms & Similar Words
intuition
instinct
perception
awareness
consciousness
sensation
feeling
gut feeling
hunch
premonition
foresight
clairvoyance
telepathy
empathy
psychic ability
extrasensory perception
second sight
discernment
insight
acumen
astuteness
sharpness
keenness
acuity
penetration
perspicacity
sensitivity
perceptiveness
alertness
vigilance
watchfulness
Meaning of Sixth Sense
A supposed intuitive or instinctive ability to perceive or sense things that are not necessarily visible, audible, or tangible
Definitions
- A hypothetical sense in addition to the five traditional senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch, which is thought to enable people to perceive or sense things that are not necessarily visible, audible, or tangible
- * An intuitive or instinctive ability to perceive or sense things, especially in a way that is not explicable by reason or science
Etymology of Sixth Sense
The term "sixth sense" originated in the 17th century, derived from the idea of a hypothetical additional sense beyond the traditional five senses, with the phrase gaining popularity in the 20th century to describe a range of supposed psychic or paranormal abilities
Example Uses
- She had a sixth sense that told her to avoid the road that day, and it turned out to be closed due to construction
- * He had a sixth sense for business, always seeming to know when to invest and when to pull out
- * The detective had a sixth sense that the suspect was hiding something, and further investigation proved him right
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ignorance
unawareness
obliviousness
unconsciousness
insensitivity
dullness
numbness
indifference
disregard
neglect
inattention
distraction
blindness
deafness
foolishness
stupidity
irrationality
illogic
skepticism
cynicism
incredulity