Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
instinctual
Adjective
/ɪnˈstɪŋk.tʃu.əl/
Definition
Relating to or resulting from instincts; automatic or natural responses to stimuli without conscious thought.
Examples
- Many animals have instinctual behaviors that help them survive in the wild.
- His instinctual reaction was to run when he heard the loud noise.
- The mother’s instinctual desire to protect her child is strong and often immediate.
Meaning
Instinctual refers to behaviors or reactions that are innate, programmed in an organism rather than learned through experience.
Synonyms
- Intuitive
- Innate
- Inherent
- Automatic
