guessing
word · lemma: guess
/ˈɡɛsɪŋ/
GE-sing
/ɡˈɛsɪŋ/
GE-sing
Definition
Trying to give an answer or form an opinion without being sure, often because you do not have enough information. It can also mean making a rough estimate.
Usage & Nuances
Usually less certain than 'thinking' or 'believing'. Common patterns are 'guessing the answer', 'I'm guessing...', and 'just guessing'. In conversation, 'I'm guessing' often softens a statement and shows uncertainty.
Spanish: adivinar - suponerPortuguese (BR): adivinhar - suporPortuguese (PT): adivinhar - suporChinese (Simplified): 猜 - 猜测Chinese (Traditional): 猜 - 猜測Hindi: अनुमान लगाना - अंदाज़ा लगानाArabic: يخمن - يقدّرBengali: অনুমান করা - আন্দাজ করাRussian: угадывание - догадкаJapanese: 推測すること - 当てずっぽうVietnamese: phỏng đoán - đoánKorean: 추측Turkish: tahmin etmeUrdu: اندازہ لگا ناIndonesian: menebak - menduga
Example Sentences
She is guessing the answer to the last question.
basic
I'm guessing his age, but I may be wrong.
basic
Without a map, we were just guessing the way home.
basic
I'm guessing they're stuck in traffic again.
natural
No one knew the exact cost, so we were all guessing.
natural
Honestly, I'm just guessing at this point.
natural