Hunched
Pronunciation: /ˈhʌntʃt/
Hunched (adj)
- Having your shoulders raised and your back curved forward, often because of pain, cold, or worry.
- Describing a posture where the upper body is bent forward, with the spine not straight.
Hunched (verb)
- To bend your shoulders and upper body forward, usually for comfort, protection, or because you feel uncomfortable.
Examples
- He hunched forward to see the small sign clearly.
- She hunched forward when the room got too quiet.
Hunched (adjective)
Examples
- He sat with bent shoulders, hunched over his notes.
- She walked hunched with bent shoulders after a long day.