subsense

/ˈsʌbsɛns/

Definitions

1. noun

A perception or intuition that something is not quite right or that there is an underlying issue or problem.

“She had a subsense that something was off about the company’s financial reports.”

2. verb

To sense or perceive that something is not quite right or that there is an underlying issue or problem.

“He subsensed that the customer was unhappy with the service.”

Synonyms

  • hunch
  • intuition

Antonyms

  • certainty
  • confidence