Definitions
- Referring to a feeling or intuition about something without any evidence or logical reasoning. - Describing a suspicion or guess based on incomplete information or a gut feeling. - Talking about a posture where the shoulders and back are rounded, and the head is lowered.
- Referring to a feeling or sense that something is about to happen, often with a negative connotation. - Describing an intuition or premonition about a future event, often without any logical explanation. - Talking about a belief or feeling that something is going to occur, even though there is no evidence to support it.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a feeling or intuition about something.
- 2Both words are used to describe a sense of foreboding or premonition.
- 3Both words are often used in a negative context.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Hunch is more commonly used in everyday language, while presentiment is more formal and less frequently used.
- 2Connotation: Hunch has a neutral or slightly negative connotation, while presentiment has a stronger negative connotation.
- 3Evidence: Hunch is often based on incomplete information or gut feeling, while presentiment may have no logical explanation.
- 4Scope: Hunch can be used in a wide range of contexts, while presentiment is typically used in situations involving danger, fear, or anxiety.
Remember this!
Hunch and presentiment both refer to a feeling or intuition about something, often with a negative connotation. However, hunch is more commonly used and has a neutral or slightly negative connotation, while presentiment is more formal and has a stronger negative connotation. Additionally, hunch is often based on incomplete information or gut feeling, while presentiment may have no logical explanation.
