Instinctual
Pronunciation: /ˈɪnstɪŋktˈjuˈæɫ/
Instinctual (adj)
- Happening naturally and quickly without learning, because of the body’s built-in response.
- Done because of a strong inner sense, not because of careful thought or planning.
- Relating to behaviour that comes from inherited patterns rather than from experience or training.
Instinctual (adjective)
Examples
- She had an instinctual reaction to step back.
- They showed an instinctual response when the sound suddenly changed.