instinctive
ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv
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Definition of instinctive - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
natural reactionrelated to or prompted by natural instinct
  • Her instinctive reaction was to run away.
inborn innate
2.
impulsive actiondriven by impulse without conscious thought
  • He gave an instinctive answer without hesitation.
automatic impulsive unthinking
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natural reaction without conscious thought
Blinking when something approaches your eyes is an instinctive reflex.

Origin of instinctive

Latin, instinctus (impulse)

Terms with instinctive included in their meaning

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automatic
become automatic or instinctive
instinctive reaction
instant reaction made without thinking, often from instinct
innateadj.
nature
instinctive and not learned
subjective or instinctive
decision made without clear rules using personal judgment or instinct
rootedadj.
habit
ingrained, as through repeated use, entrenched, habitual or instinctive
gutn.
instinct
person's instinctive feelings
gutadj.
instinctive
arising from one's deepest feelings
skills or abilities
be easy or instinctive for someone to do

Examples of instinctive in a sentence

  • The cat's instinctive behavior was to hide from strangers.
  • Her instinctive reaction was to run away.
  • The dog's instinctive behavior was to protect its owner.

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  1. French:instinctif, ...
  2. German:instinktiv, ...
  3. Italian:istintivo, impulsivo, ...
  4. Spanish:instintivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:instintivo, ...
  6. Chinese:本能的, 冲动的, ...
  7. Japanese:本能的な, 衝動的な, ...
  8. Arabic:غَرِيزِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִינְסְטִינְקְטִיבִי, דַּחְפִּי, ...
  10. Russian:инстинктивный, импульсивный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інстинктивний, імпульсивний, ...
  12. Hindi:स्वाभाविक, अनायास, ...
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