second-guess

sec·ond-guess

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sek-uh nd ges]
- /ˈsɛk ənd gɛs/
- /ˈsekənd ɡes/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sek-uh nd ges]
- /ˈsɛk ənd gɛs/

Definitions of second-guess word

verb with object second-guess to use hindsight in criticizing or correcting. 1
verb with object second-guess to predict (something) or outguess (someone): We must try to second-guess what he'll do next. 1
verb second-guess If you try to second-guess something, you try to guess in advance what someone will do or what will happen. 0
verb second-guess to attempt to anticipate or predict (a person or thing) 0
verb second-guess to criticize or evaluate with hindsight 0
verb transitive second-guess to use hindsight in criticizing or advising (someone), re-solving (a past problem), remaking (a decision), etc. 0

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Origin of second-guess

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Second-guess

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Second-guess

second-guess popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for second-guess

noun second-guess

advisor — one who gives advice.
buttinski — a person who interferes in the affairs of others; meddler.
quarterback — a back in football who usually lines up immediately behind the center and directs the offense of the team.

All 4 Synonyms of second-guess