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Synonyms of 'a shot in the dark'

Explore 'a shot in the dark' in the dictionary
(idiom) 
a wild guess
It was a shot in the dark but I decided to write to him.
Synonyms
guess
He took her pulse and made a guess at her blood pressure.
,
speculation
I had published my speculations about the future of the universe.
,
conjecture
Your assertion is merely a conjecture, not a fact.
,
surmise
Her surmise proved correct.
,
wild guess
See shot
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Additional synonyms

in the sense of conjecture
a guess
Your assertion is merely a conjecture, not a fact.
Synonyms
guess,
theory,
fancy,
notion,
speculation,
assumption,
hypothesis,
inference,
presumption,
surmise,
theorizing,
guesswork,
supposition,
shot in the dark,
guesstimate (informal)
in the sense of speculation
I had published my speculations about the future of the universe.
Synonyms
theory,
opinion,
hypothesis,
conjecture,
guess,
consideration,
deliberation,
contemplation,
surmise,
guesswork,
supposition
in the sense of surmise
a conclusion based on incomplete or uncertain evidence
Her surmise proved correct.
Synonyms
guess,
speculation,
assumption,
thought,
idea,
conclusion,
notion,
suspicion,
hypothesis,
deduction,
inference,
presumption,
conjecture,
supposition

Nearby words of 'a shot in the dark'

  • a priori
  • a recipe for something
  • a shot in the arm
  • a shot in the dark
  • a shoulder to cry on
  • a slap in the face
  • a slap on the wrist
  • All ENGLISH synonyms that begin with 'A'

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Thesaurus for a shot in the dark from the Collins English Thesaurus

Would

The modal verb would is commonly used as follows: to make a polite request. Would you mind moving your bag? Would you give me a hand with this ladder, please? to offer something politely. ...
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