Instinct synonyms
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
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.
automatic response
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The act of giving:
Power or ability to do some particular thing; special aptitude or skill
The foremost or leading position:
natural tendency
(Typography) An impression or matrix formed by a punch drift.
A natural attraction; affinity
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(Gr. Myth., person, proper) The god of love, son of Aphrodite: identified with the Roman god Cupid
Suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable
The act of penetrating a given situation with the mind or faculties; perception, discernment. [from 17th c.]
Having to do with intuition
A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially refers to a strong disposition or bent.
The stiff flower stalk of certain grasses
(Informal) Based on intuition, instinct, or emotion rather than careful consideration
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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:
reason (antonym)
A fact or cause that explains why something exists or has occurred:
Intuitive, instinctive, emotional, etc. rather than intellectual
Desire or enthusiasm to accomplish or achieve something
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
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A fit or a period of giddiness.
A perception produced by this ability.
The state of being intuitive.
A power of perception thought of as a sense in addition to the commonly accepted five senses; intuitive power
ability (related)
Skill, expertness, or talent
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The definition of replete is abundantly filled, or gorged with food and drink.
inherent aptitude
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
inclination (related)
A particular disposition or bent of mind; bias; tendency
Of, relating to, or prompted by instinct:
(Psychoanalysis) Instinctive psychic energy, specif. sexual energy, manifested variously at different stages of personality development
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motive (related)
ego (related)
intellect (related)
innate (related)
conscience (related)
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.
sensibility (related)
Find another word for instinct. In this page you can discover 51 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for instinct, like: sense, intuition, feel, idea, impulse, hunch, automatic response, gift, faculty, aptitude and head.