Definition of Second-guess
Second-guess
sec·ond·guess


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(verb)
To doubt or question one's own judgment or decision.

e.g. She started to second-guess her choice of college major.

(verb)
to try to predict the outcome of something or anticipate someone's thoughts or actions, typically using little more than guesswork;

e.g. Don't try to second-guess the competition before it has even begun. They tried to second-guess his reaction and think about what he would say.



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