intuitive
gb/ɪntˈuətɪv/ us/ɪntˈuətɪv/
B2
English
~ 6800
ösztönös, intuitív, megérzésen alapuló, felhasználóbarát, könnyen kezelhető, jó megérzésű, magától értetődő, kézenfekvő
B2
1
Usage pattern:
an intuitive [decision/feeling/judgment] about [something]
She had an intuitive feeling that something was wrong with the deal.
Ösztönösen úgy érezte, hogy valami nincs rendben az üzlettel.
My choice of university was more intuitive than logical; it just felt right.
Az egyetemválasztásom inkább megérzésen alapult, mint logikán; egyszerűen úgy éreztem, ez a helyes.
Good negotiators often make quick, intuitive judgments about people.
His explanation matched my intuitive sense of how the system should work.
The doctor made an intuitive diagnosis before the test results arrived.
Learner examples
I had an intuitive feeling that he was lying.
Ösztönösen úgy éreztem, hogy hazudik.
Her decision to leave was intuitive, not planned.
Az, hogy elment, ösztönös döntés volt, nem előre megtervezett lépés.
He made an intuitive guess and it was right.
I do not know why I trust her; it is an intuitive choice.
Sometimes an intuitive answer is better than a long study.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'intuitive' means 'interesting' or 'creative'. It actually focuses on using natural feeling or quick understanding without detailed reasoning.
Meaning
based on instinctive feeling
Collocations
intuitive feeling
|intuitive sense
|intuitive judgment
|intuitive decision
|intuitive understanding
Synonyms
instinctive (Emphasizes natural, inborn reaction; slightly more physical or emotional than intellectual.)
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gut (Informal; used mainly in phrases like "gut feeling" for strong, non-rational feelings.)
Antonyms
rational (Stresses careful use of logic and reasoning rather than feeling.)
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analytical (Focuses on breaking something into parts and thinking about each part carefully.)
Themes
thinking
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Based on a feeling or natural sense, not on slow, careful thinking or study.
Based on instinctive feeling or a natural sense rather than on deliberate reasoning or detailed analysis.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
an intuitive [interface/system/app/design]
The new software has a very intuitive interface, so even beginners can use it.
Az új szoftvernek nagyon intuitív a felülete, ezért még a kezdők is tudják használni.
We need a more intuitive layout for the website's home page.
A weboldal főoldalán intuitívabb elrendezésre van szükségünk.
The app is powerful but not intuitive; most users need a tutorial.
Good product design makes complex features feel intuitive to the customer.
These controls are not intuitive at all—I had to read the manual twice.
Learner examples
The phone is easy to use because the menu is intuitive.
A telefont könnyű használni, mert a menüje intuitív.
This program is not intuitive, so I get lost.
Ez a program nem intuitív, ezért folyton eltévedek benne.
Our teacher showed us an intuitive way to solve the problem.
The website is intuitive, and I can find everything fast.
We want the game to be simple and intuitive for children.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'intuitive' with 'intelligent' when talking about software or systems. 'Intuitive' means easy for people to understand or use; it does not mean the system itself is smart.
Meaning
easy to understand or use
Collocations
intuitive interface
|intuitive design
|intuitive layout
|intuitive controls
|intuitive navigation
Synonyms
user-friendly (Focuses on being comfortable and easy for users; often slightly more informal and common in tech and product talk.)
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straightforward (Emphasizes simplicity and lack of complications, not necessarily matching natural expectations.)
Antonyms
confusing (Emphasizes that something is hard to understand or figure out.)
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complicated (Stresses many parts or steps that make using or understanding something difficult.)
Themes
technology
|design
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Easy to understand or use without help, because it works in a way that feels natural.
Easy to understand or operate because its design matches what people naturally expect, so little or no explanation is needed.
B2
3
jó megérzésű
B2
intuitív
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is (very) intuitive about [something]
She is an intuitive manager who quickly senses what her team needs.
Jó megérzésű vezető, és gyorsan megérzi, mire van szüksége a csapatának.
He is very intuitive about people and can tell when someone is unhappy.
Nagyon jól ráérez az emberekre, és megérzi, ha valaki nincs jól.
Our designer is highly intuitive and often solves problems before we notice them.
An intuitive therapist can pick up on emotions that clients never say out loud.
You are very intuitive—you understood the issue before I explained it.
Learner examples
My friend is very intuitive and always knows how I feel.
A barátom nagyon jó megérzésű, és mindig tudja, hogyan érzem magam.
She is an intuitive teacher and sees when students are tired.
Jó megérzésű tanár, és észreveszi, amikor a diákok elfáradtak.
He is not logical, but he is very intuitive.
The coach is intuitive and changes the game plan at the right time.
I want to be more intuitive when I talk with customers.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'intuitive' when they mean 'intelligent' or 'smart'. 'Intuitive' is about quick, natural understanding, not general mental ability or high IQ.
Meaning
having strong natural understanding
Collocations
highly intuitive
|very intuitive
|intuitive person
|intuitive leader
|intuitive teacher
Synonyms
perceptive (Suggests noticing small details and understanding them quickly; slightly more formal.)
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insightful (Emphasizes deep understanding and good ideas about a situation or person.)
Antonyms
unperceptive (Describes someone who does not easily notice or understand what is going on.)
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slow (Informal; suggests taking a long time to understand things.)
Themes
personality
|thinking
|work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Describes someone who understands things fast by feeling or natural sense, not by slow, logical thinking.
Describing a person who quickly understands situations, ideas, or people through natural insight rather than through step-by-step reasoning.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
intuitive [knowledge/idea/truth] that [clause]
To many people, it seems intuitive that heavier objects fall faster, even though physics shows this is false.
Sokak számára intuitívnak tűnik, hogy a nehezebb tárgyak gyorsabban esnek, pedig a fizika szerint ez nem igaz.
The theory challenges our intuitive ideas about space and time.
Az elmélet megkérdőjelezi a térről és az időről alkotott intuitív elképzeléseinket.
Intuitive knowledge plays an important role in some branches of philosophy.
The results are surprising because they go against our intuitive expectations.
What feels intuitive in everyday life is not always scientifically correct.
Learner examples
It is intuitive to think that the sun moves around the earth.
Elsőre magától értetődőnek tűnhet, hogy a Nap kering a Föld körül.
The idea is not intuitive, so the teacher gives many examples.
Az elképzelés nem magától értetődő, ezért a tanár sok példát hoz rá.
For new students, this rule is not intuitive at all.
Some findings in science are very intuitive, and others are not.
His answer sounds intuitive, but it is wrong.
Common mistake:
Learners may mix this technical sense with the general meaning 'easy to use'. In academic texts, 'intuitive' often contrasts with 'mathematically proven' or 'formally derived', not with 'complicated'.
Meaning
known directly without proof
Collocations
intuitive knowledge
|intuitive truth
|intuitive idea
|intuitive belief
|intuitive assumption
Synonyms
self-evident (Often used in formal or philosophical contexts for truths that seem obviously true without needing proof.)
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axiomatic (Highly formal and technical; used mainly in mathematics and logic for statements accepted without proof.)
Antonyms
counterintuitive (Describes something that seems to go against what people would naturally expect or feel to be true.)
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non-obvious (Indicates that something is not immediately clear or easy to grasp.)
Themes
philosophy
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Describes knowledge or ideas that someone feels are true at once, without needing a long explanation or proof.
Describing knowledge, ideas, or truths that are grasped immediately and directly, without step-by-step reasoning, evidence, or formal proof.
Grammar
Dictionary form
intuitive
IPA
GB/ɪntˈuətɪv/
US/ɪntˈuətɪv/
Syllables & stress
in - tu - it - ive (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tu)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: intuitive
Word family
Core family
intuition
noun B2
intuitively
adverb C1
Related words
intuit
verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
unintuitive
adjective
counterintuitive
adjective
Advanced or less common
intuitiveness
noun
counterintuitively
adverb
Expressions
intuitive feel for
1/ɪntˈuətɪv fˈil fɚ/
fixed phrase
natural ability or instinct for something
A natural, easy ability with something, without needing many lessons or rules.
Examples
- He has an intuitive feel for timing in comedy.
- The chef has an intuitive feel for flavors and textures.
intuitive sense of
1/ɪntˈuətɪv sˈɛns əv/
fixed phrase
a natural feeling of understanding
A natural feeling that you understand something or know what is true, without clear facts or reasons.
Examples
- She has an intuitive sense of when a customer is about to leave the store.
- Good writers often have an intuitive sense of how much detail a reader needs.
intuitive user interface
1/ɪntˈuətɪv jˈuzɚ ˈɪntɚfˌeɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
software interface easy to use
A computer screen and controls that people can use easily without reading a manual.
Examples
- Customers expect an intuitive user interface on mobile apps.
- We redesigned the site to create a more intuitive user interface.
make it more intuitive
1/mˈeɪk ˈɪt mˈɔɹ ɪntˈuətɪv/
fixed phrase
change so it is easier to use
To change something so people can understand or use it more easily, without help.
Examples
- We need to make it more intuitive before we launch the product.
- The teacher changed the exercise to make it more intuitive for beginners.
not very intuitive
1/nˈɑt vˈɛɹi ɪntˈuətɪv/
fixed phrase
hard to understand or use naturally
Used to say that something is not easy to understand or use without help.
Examples
- The controls on this machine are not very intuitive.
- The new grading system is not very intuitive for students.