guesswork (Meaning)

Wordnet

guesswork (n)

an estimate based on little or no information

Webster

Work performed, or results obtained, by guess; conjecture.

No weak antonyms found.

The origin of the universe remains shrouded in guesswork, defying definitive explanations.
Engineers relied heavily on guesswork to calculate the optimal load capacity of the bridge.
The amateur detective's deductions were based solely on guesswork rather than solid evidence.
The stock market fluctuated wildly, making investment decisions a matter of mere guesswork.
The missing puzzle piece could only be located through trial and error and a lot of guesswork.
The prediction of the earthquake's magnitude was based on guesswork and models with limited accuracy.
Without sufficient data, scientists resorted to guesswork to estimate the population of the endangered species.
The contractor's estimate of the project cost was largely guesswork, leaving room for potential discrepancies.
The detective's hunch was just that - guesswork - and had no tangible basis in evidence.
The outcome of the election was uncertain, as polls and predictions were largely based on guesswork and voter sentiment.

an estimate based on little or no informationWork performed, or results obtained, by guess; conjecture.

theory, conjecture,speculation, inference, hypothesis, surmise, abstraction,guess, generalization, assumption

fact, knowledge, knowledge, fact, certainty,certainty, assurance, assurance,

The origin of the universe remains shrouded in guesswork, defying definitive explanations.

Engineers relied heavily on guesswork to calculate the optimal load capacity of the bridge.

The amateur detective's deductions were based solely on guesswork rather than solid evidence.

The stock market fluctuated wildly, making investment decisions a matter of mere guesswork.