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instinctive

adjective

/ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

Meaning

Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.

His instinctive reaction saved his life.

intuitive, inborn, natural, automatic, spontaneous, innate

learned, acquired, conscious, deliberate, planned, thought-out

tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile

engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task

Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.

having grooves or ridges, often for decoration

Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.

Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.