Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
instinctive
Adjective
/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
Definition
Relating to or based on instinct; done automatically and without thought.
Examples
- Her instinctive response was to protect her child.
- The dog had an instinctive ability to sense danger.
- Many animal behaviors are instinctive rather than learned.
Meaning
Instinctive refers to actions or reactions that occur naturally and without conscious thought, often driven by basic instincts.
Synonyms
- Automatic
- Intuitive
- Innate
- Natural
- Unconscious
