Definitions
- Referring to a feeling or intuition about something without any evidence or proof. - Describing a suspicion or guess based on limited information. - Talking about a posture where the shoulders and back are rounded forward.
- Referring to a slight or vague idea or suspicion about something. - Describing a hint or clue that suggests something. - Talking about a small amount of knowledge or information about something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a vague or uncertain idea or feeling.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of concrete evidence or proof.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a suspicion or intuition about something.
What is the difference?
- 1Nature: Hunch is a feeling or intuition, while inkling is a hint or clue.
- 2Degree: Hunch is a stronger feeling than inkling.
- 3Evidence: Hunch is often based on little or no evidence, while inkling may be based on some evidence or clues.
- 4Usage: Hunch is more commonly used in informal contexts, while inkling can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 5Physicality: Hunch can also refer to a physical posture, while inkling does not have a physical connotation.
Remember this!
Hunch and inkling are synonyms that refer to a vague or uncertain idea or feeling. However, hunch is a stronger feeling or intuition without any evidence or proof, while inkling is a hint or clue that suggests something based on some evidence or clues. Additionally, hunch can also refer to a physical posture, while inkling does not have a physical connotation.
