instinctive

ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv
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Translation of instinctive into German

Adjective

1.

natural reaction

related to or prompted by natural instinct
  • Her instinctive reaction was to run away.Ihre instinktive Reaktion war es, wegzulaufen.
2.

impulsive action

driven by impulse without conscious thought
  • He gave an instinctive answer without hesitation.Er gab eine instinktive Antwort ohne zu zögern.
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Expressions with instinctive: examples in English and translations in German

natürliche Reaktion
Blinking when something approaches your eyes is an instinctive reflex.

Synonyms and analogies of instinctive in English

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.

Translations of "instinctive" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
instinktivadj.

A child's call for help is often instinctive, urging adults to take action.

Der Hilferuf eines Kindes ist oft instinktiv und ermutigt Erwachsene zum Handeln.

intuitivadj.

Designed for a natural fist-like grip, it makes maneuvering smooth and instinctive.

Das Design der natürlichen Griffigkeit, macht es das Manövrieren leicht und intuitiv.

angeborenadj.

I undoubtedly tinkered about and tested more often than my rivals - it was just instinctive.

Sicher habe ich mehr getüftelt und getestet als meine Konkurrenten - das war mir einfach so angeboren.

instinktgesteuertadj.

Predatory behaviour and eating are instinctive in cats, and not triggered by hunger.

Jagd- und Fressverhalten sind bei Katzen instinktgesteuert und werden nicht durch den Hunger bestimmt.

instinktmäßigadj.

The instinctive, religious believer cannot possibly grasp the true analysis of the principle of the forgiveness of sins in the divine world order.

Der instinktmäßig religiös gläubige Mensch kann unmöglich die wahre Analyse des Prinzips der Vergebung der Sünden in der göttlichen Weltordnung verstehen.

Noun
derInstinktnm.

It is scarcely possible to doubt that the love of man has become instinctive in the dog.

Man kann kaum daran zweifeln, dass die Liebe des Menschen als Instinkt auf den Hund übergegangen ist.

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instinctive: Examples and translations in context

He offered assistance, but despite this, I felt an instinctive dislike.

Er bot seine Hilfe an, aber dennoch verspürte ich eine instinktive Abneigung.

Human nature frequently reveals itself through our instinctive reactions to tragedies.

Die menschliche Natur zeigt sich häufig durch unsere instinktiven Reaktionen auf Tragödien.

The athlete's instinctive reflex improved his performance in critical moments.

Der instinktive Reflex des Athleten verbesserte seine Leistung in kritischen Momenten.

If you want something instinctive, go back to the beginning.

Wenn du etwas instinktives willst, geh zurück an den Anfang.

The noise behind him triggered an instinctive chicken run, leaving his friends behind.

Das Geräusch hinter ihm löste eine instinktive Flucht aus, wobei er seine Freunde zurückließ.

My immediate instinctive reaction was to pray for his safety.

Instinktiv reagierte ich damit, sofort für seine Sicherheit zu beten.

The reason is the instinctive shyness of animals toward humans.

Schuld ist die instinktive Scheu der Tiere vor uns Menschen.

Your instinctive way with of dealing with life impresses me.

Deine instinktive Art mit dem Leben umzugehen, beeindruckt mich.

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instinctive reflex
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