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instinctive
[ in-stingk-tiv ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or of the nature of instinct.
an instinctive will to survive.
Synonyms: unpremeditated, intuitive, spontaneous
instinctive
/ ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv /
adjective
- of, relating to, or resulting from instinct
- conditioned so as to appear innate
an instinctive movement in driving
Derived Forms
- inˈstinctively, adverb
Other Word Forms
- in·stinc·tive·ly in·stinc·tu·al·ly adverb
- half-in·stinc·tive adjective
- non·in·stinc·tive adjective
- non·in·stinc·tu·al adjective
- sem·i-in·stinc·tive adjective
- un·in·stinc·tive adjective
- un·in·stinc·tive·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of instinctive1
Example Sentences
"He was constantly wary of losing the ball, more concerned with avoiding mistakes than creating magic, a shift from instinctive to cautious that blunted his natural game," adds Balague.
His nose for a gap, jagging step and instinctive unpredictability were England's surest sources of tries throughout the autumn.
James, from Carmarthenshire, believes it is instinctive for people from Wales to try to find a mutual connection.
One thing that unites contestants these days, everyone involved with “Idol” agrees, is that social media has bred an instinctive self-awareness in front of the camera.
The hope for Rodgers is Idah's instinctive finishes, particularly for the first goal where he managed to react brilliantly to get his leg in a difficult position to lash home, will spark something.
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