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Meaning of Instinctual
Relating to or prompted by instinct.
Definitions
- Relating to or prompted by instinct
- * (of a person or animal) having a particular instinct
- * (of a feeling or idea) arising from instinct rather than from reasoning or observation
Etymology of Instinctual
The word "instinctual" originates from the Latin words "instinctus," meaning "impulse" or "instinct," and the suffix "-al," which forms an adjective, with the word entering the English language in the 17th century to describe actions or behaviors driven by instinct rather than reason.
Example Uses
- The dog's instinctual response to the command was to sit immediately.
- * Her instinctual reaction to the danger was to run away as fast as she could.
- * The artist's instinctual use of color created a vibrant and dynamic painting.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
rational
reasonable
logical
deliberate
intentional
voluntary
conscious
learned
acquired
artificial
forced
unnatural
unspontaneous
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insincere
pretended
fake
calculated
premeditated
planned
thoughtful
considered
reflective
cautious
hesitant