Definitions

gut feeling

[guht feel-ing] / ˈgʌt ˈfil ɪŋ /

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funny feeling n.
sixth sense n.
suspicion n.

NOUN

funny feeling

Synonyms

WEAK

bad vibes case of nerves creepy feeling hunch suspicion wariness

NOUN

sixth sense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

instinct

WEAK

ESP clairvoyance divination extrasensory perception feeling feeling in one's bones foreknowledge foresight hunch insight intuition intuitiveness keen intuition perception premonition second sight telepathy vibes

NOUN

suspicion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conjecture cynicism distrust impression jealousy misgiving mistrust notion skepticism uncertainty wariness

STRONG

chariness dubiety guess guesswork hunch idea incertitude incredulity qualm supposition surmise wonder

WEAK

bad vibes dubiosity funny feeling lack of confidence nonbelief sneaking suspicion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

belief certainty confidence faith sureness trust

STRONG

calculation knowledge measurement proof reality

WEAK

information

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gut feeling

What happens is, for a lot of people, you get a gut feeling, and then you try and reason with it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

Sophia, can you compare the gut feeling you had when you found out Charles Manson was your grandfather to how you felt when you finished the documentary?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

Rather, it is about becoming attuned to their characteristics and developing a gut feeling.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

“My gut feeling is more of these are citizens than not.”

From Salon ● Feb. 27, 2026

Groves had a gut feeling Oppenheimer could rise to the challenge.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

gut feeling

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