Second-guessing
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Second-guessing is a noun meaning The act or habit of vetting, evaluating; criticizing or correcting, often by hindsight, by presuming to have a better idea, method, etc.
Meaning
The act or habit of vetting, evaluating; criticizing or correcting, often by hindsight, by presuming to have a better idea, method, etc.
More Meanings
- The act or habit of anticipating or predicting someone's actions or thoughts by guesswork.
- present participle and gerund of second-guess
Word Forms
- second-guessings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include doubt, insecurity, second guess, questioning, overthinking, overthink.
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