second-guess
/ˌsekənd ˈɡes/verb
उच्चारण सेकन्ड गेस
पहले से अनुमान लगाना, (किसी के मन की) भाँपना
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verb
- 1
[T] ~ sb/sth
to guess what somebody will do or what will happen before it happens
पहले से अनुमान लगाना, (किसी के मन की) भाँपना
- It is impossible to second-guess the examiners.
- Good captains can second-guess their opponents' plans.
Synonyms predict anticipate foresee
- 2
[T] ~ sb/sth especially North American
to criticise somebody's decision or action, especially after it has happened, or to doubt your own decision
(किसी निर्णय पर) बाद में सवाल उठाना, संदेह करना
- Stop second-guessing yourself and trust your preparation.
- Critics continue to second-guess the coach's decision.