Guesswork (Noun)
Meaning
An estimate based on little or no information.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The detective had to rely on guesswork to piece together the events of the crime scene.
- Without any concrete evidence, the scientist's theory was largely based on guesswork.
- The engineer's estimate of the project's timeline was a bit of guesswork, as he had never worked on a similar project before.
- The tourist got lost in the city because she had to rely on guesswork to navigate the unfamiliar streets.
- The economist's prediction of the market trend was largely guesswork, as there were too many unpredictable factors at play.