instinctive

Meaning

Done or felt naturally, without the need for conscious thought or prior learning.

Examples

• His instinctive reaction to the loud noise was to jump back.
• She had an instinctive feeling that something was wrong with the plan.

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/

Synonyms of instinctive

Words with a similar meaning to instinctive:

• natural
• automatic
• spontaneous
• intuitive

Antonyms of instinctive

Words with the opposite meaning to instinctive:

• learned
• deliberate