Instinct synonyms

sense

A meaning that is conveyed, as in speech or writing; signification:

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intuition

The direct knowing or learning of something without the conscious use of reasoning; immediate understanding

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feel

Perception by touch or by sensation of the skin:

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idea

A hazy perception; vague impression; fanciful notion; inkling

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impulse

A sudden wish or urge that prompts an unpremeditated act or feeling; an abrupt inclination:

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hunch

The definition of a hunch is a feeling or a premonition about something, or an arched back while sitting or standing.

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automatic response

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gift

The act of giving:

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faculty

Power or ability to do some particular thing; special aptitude or skill

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aptitude

Natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.

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head

The foremost or leading position:

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natural tendency

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drive

(Typography) An impression or matrix formed by a punch drift.

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appetency

A natural attraction; affinity

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eros

(Gr. Myth., person, proper) The god of love, son of Aphrodite: identified with the Roman god Cupid

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aptness

Suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable

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penetration

The act of penetrating a given situation with the mind or faculties; perception, discernment. [from 17th c.]

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intuitive

Having to do with intuition

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proclivity

A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially refers to a strong disposition or bent.

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bent

The stiff flower stalk of certain grasses

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gut

(Informal) Based on intuition, instinct, or emotion rather than careful consideration

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feeling

Feeling is defined as the sense of touch or something experienced through touch or emotion.

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knowledge (antonym)

Familiarity, awareness, or understanding gained through experience or study:

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reason (antonym)

A fact or cause that explains why something exists or has occurred:

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visceral

Intuitive, instinctive, emotional, etc. rather than intellectual

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motivation

Desire or enthusiasm to accomplish or achieve something

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propensity

A tendency, preference, or attraction.

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tendency

An inclination to move or act in a particular direction or way; constant disposition to some action or state; leaning; bias; propensity; bent

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genius

(Roman mythology) The guardian spirit of a place or person.

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talent

After Matthew 25, above: A marked natural ability or skill. [from 15th c.]

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turn

A fit or a period of giddiness.

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insight

A perception produced by this ability.

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intuitiveness

The state of being intuitive.

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sixth sense

A power of perception thought of as a sense in addition to the commonly accepted five senses; intuitive power

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ability (related)

Skill, expertness, or talent

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thoughts (related)

Plural form of thought

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replete

The definition of replete is abundantly filled, or gorged with food and drink.

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inherent aptitude

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

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knack

Something performed, or to be done, requiring aptness and dexterity; a trick; a device.

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inclination (related)

A particular disposition or bent of mind; bias; tendency

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instinctive

Of, relating to, or prompted by instinct:

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libido

(Psychoanalysis) Instinctive psychic energy, specif. sexual energy, manifested variously at different stages of personality development

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flair

Distinctive style or elegance; panache or elan.

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motive (related)

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ego (related)

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intellect (related)

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innate (related)

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conscience (related)

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natural-instinct (related)

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approach (related)

A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.

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sensibility (related)

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