Instinct synonyms and antonyms
ĭn'stĭngkt'
Category:
Part of speech:
A meaning that is conveyed, as in speech or writing; signification:
The direct knowing or learning of something without the conscious use of reasoning; immediate understanding
Perception by touch or by sensation of the skin:
A hazy perception; vague impression; fanciful notion; inkling
automatic response
A sudden wish or urge that prompts an unpremeditated act or feeling; an abrupt inclination:
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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The act of giving:
natural tendency
Power or ability to do some particular thing; special aptitude or skill
ability (related)
Skill, expertness, or talent
The foremost or leading position:
Intuitive, instinctive, emotional, etc. rather than intellectual
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(Gr. Myth., person, proper) The god of love, son of Aphrodite: identified with the Roman god Cupid
The act of penetrating a given situation with the mind or faculties; perception, discernment. [from 17th c.]
(Typography) An impression or matrix formed by a punch drift.
A natural attraction; affinity
Suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable
A power of perception thought of as a sense in addition to the commonly accepted five senses; intuitive power
inherent aptitude
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
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Of, relating to, or prompted by instinct:
A tendency, preference, or attraction.
An inclination to move or act in a particular direction or way; constant disposition to some action or state; leaning; bias; propensity; bent
A fit or a period of giddiness.
A perception produced by this ability.
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The state of being intuitive.
The definition of replete is abundantly filled, or gorged with food and drink.
natural-instinct (related)
Particular direction or tendency; flexion; course.
A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially refers to a strong disposition or bent.
(Informal) Based on intuition, instinct, or emotion rather than careful consideration
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Having to do with intuition
Feeling is defined as the sense of touch or something experienced through touch or emotion.
knowledge (antonym)
Familiarity, awareness, or understanding gained through experience or study:
Desire or enthusiasm to accomplish or achieve something
approach (related)
A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.
sensibility (related)
motive (related)
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ego (related)
intellect (related)
innate (related)
A clever expedient or way of doing something
reason (antonym)
A fact or cause that explains why something exists or has occurred:
inclination (related)
A particular disposition or bent of mind; bias; tendency
(Psychoanalysis) Instinctive psychic energy, specif. sexual energy, manifested variously at different stages of personality development
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conscience (related)
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