Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "had no inkling" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to express that someone had no previous knowledge or understanding of something. Example: "Samantha had no inkling that her coworkers were planning a surprise birthday party for her."
Exact(58)
She had no inkling, she wrote.
I still had no inkling who these people might be.
I had no inkling at first how it had happened.
"I had no inkling they would get rid of me.
"I personally had no inkling about Savile's behaviour.
He suspected homosexuality, but had no inkling of gender dysphoria.
He, of course, had no inkling of what had taken place.
I had no inkling, not even the slightest guess it wasn't like that," he said.
When she graduated in 2007, she had no inkling about what she wanted to do.
"I had no inkling that this young man would turn homicidal".
I had no inkling that was even a possibility until May".
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com