What is another word for hunkered?
Pronunciation: [hˈʌŋkəd] (IPA) 
"Hunkered" is an action word that implies a posture of sitting, crouching or squatting with knees bent and arms folded in a defensive or protective position. Synonyms for "hunkered" include "cowered," which suggests a fearful or intimidated state, "squatting," which implies a physical position with the feet firmly on the ground, "crouching," which suggests a posture of readiness for action or danger, "perching," which implies a seated position on an elevated surface, and "sitting close or low," which suggests a position of humility or submissiveness. These synonyms can be useful in writing to add variety to descriptions of physical postures or emotional states.
