Definition of Instinctive

unlearned and done without thought or reasoning

Examples of Instinctive in a sentence

Breathing is instinctive because nobody has to teach you how to do it.  🔊

The minute she saw flames, her instinctive reaction was to grab the baby and run.  🔊

The mother bear’s protective nature was instinctive as she could always sense when danger was near.  🔊

Even though her talent for singing was instinctive, she made an effort to practice on a regular basis.  🔊

Urging him to fight the instinctive urge to get angry, the counselor helped the anxious young man find other coping mechanisms.  🔊

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