Inkling

usgb/ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
noun

A small hint or clue.

I had an inkling that he was not telling the truth
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  • have an inkling
  • give an inkling
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Intuition Involved

Inkling often implies a subtle gut feeling rather than concrete evidence.

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I have an inkling that this interview will go well.
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Very Slight Feeling

Use 'inkling' to describe a very faint or indirect sense of something.

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She had only the slightest inkling of what was to come.
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Beginners' Insight

'Inkling' can express a beginner's initial understanding or a sense of a complex topic.

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He's starting to get an inkling of how the stock market works.
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