Instinct synonyms
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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 sudden wish or urge that prompts an unpremeditated act or feeling; an abrupt inclination:
automatic response
The definition of a hunch is a feeling or a premonition about something, or an arched back while sitting or standing.
The act of penetrating a given situation with the mind or faculties; perception, discernment. [from 17th c.]
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
Feeling is defined as the sense of touch or something experienced through touch or emotion.
A hazy perception; vague impression; fanciful notion; inkling
reason (antonym)
A fact or cause that explains why something exists or has occurred:
knowledge (antonym)
Familiarity, awareness, or understanding gained through experience or study:
Intuitive, instinctive, emotional, etc. rather than intellectual
(Psychoanalysis) Instinctive psychic energy, specif. sexual energy, manifested variously at different stages of personality development
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
The act of giving:
The foremost or leading position:
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
approach (related)
A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.
thoughts (related)
Plural form of thought
The definition of replete is abundantly filled, or gorged with food and drink.
inherent aptitude
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
natural tendency
(Typography) An impression or matrix formed by a punch drift.
inclination (related)
A particular disposition or bent of mind; bias; tendency
Of, relating to, or prompted by instinct:
Having to do with intuition
A natural attraction; affinity
(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
Power or ability to do some particular thing; special aptitude or skill
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