Inborn

usgb/ˌɪnˈbɔːrn/
adjective

Something that you have naturally from the time when you were born.

She has an inborn talent for music.
Visual representation of "inborn" - Something that you have naturally from the time when you were born.

Often appears as...

  • inborn talent
  • inborn ability
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Biological Traits

Use 'inborn' when referring to characteristics decided by genetics, like eye color.

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His inborn blue eyes came from his mother's side of the family.
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Beyond Learning

Use 'inborn' for skills or tendencies not acquired through learning or experience.

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The baby's inborn instinct to grasp objects is fascinating.
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Personality Attributes

'Inborn' is also used for innate aspects of someone's personality, like shyness.

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She showed an inborn shyness even as a small child.
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