Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hunched
adjective
/hʌntʃt/
Definition
Curved or bent forward, especially with the back rounded.
Examples
- She sat hunched over her laptop for hours, focused on her work.
- After a long day, he walked in with his shoulders hunched, looking tired.
Meaning
The term describes a position in which a person bends their body forward, often with the shoulders raised.
Synonyms
- Stooped
- Crouched
- Bent