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