Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gut-reaction

noun

ɡʌt rɪˈækʃən

Definition

An instinctive emotional response to a situation, often made without reasoning or careful thought.

Examples

When faced with the difficult decision, she followed her gut reaction and chose to take the job.
His gut reaction told him that something was off about the proposal.
Despite all the data, her gut reaction was to trust her instincts.

Meaning

A gut reaction is a strong feeling or intuition that people experience in response to a situation. It usually occurs immediately and is based on an emotional rather than rational assessment.