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intuition

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. intuition
2. instinct
3. Intuition (psychology)

A noun referring to the ability to understand or sense something immediately without reasoning or evidence, similar to "intuition" or "gut feeling" in English. It is used when someone makes a quick judgment based on instinct rather than logical thinking.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In the dark hallway, I had a gut feeling someone was there and held my breath.

Sentence 2

When she says "I've got a bad feeling about this," she's usually right.

Sentence 3

The department head warned us, "Don't just act on intuition."

Sentence 4

After going back and forth, I went with my gut and picked the blue shirt.

Sentence 5

At the intersection, something told me it was dangerous, and I stopped in my tracks.