second-guess
Meaning
- (transitive) To vet or evaluate; to criticize or correct, often by hindsight, by presuming to have a better idea, method, etc.
- (intransitive, transitive) To anticipate or predict someone's actions or thoughts by guesswork.
Synonyms
Translations
voorzien
reconsiderar
adivinarFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈsɛk.əndˌɡɛs/
Etymology
A back-formation from second guesser, originally from baseball. First use appears c. 1941.
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