INSTINCTIVE


Meaning of INSTINCTIVE in English

adjective

1.

prompted by natural instinct or propensity

was quite unable to control her instinctive fear of snakes

Synonyms: instinctual, intuitive, visceral

Related Word: congenital, inborn, innate; ingrained, inherent, intrinsic; natural

Antonyms: reasoned

2.

Synonyms: spontaneous , automatic, impulsive, involuntary, unmeditated, unpremeditated, unprompted, will-less

Related Word: natural, normal, regular, typical

Antonyms: intentional

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