Instinctual

usgb/ɪnˈstɪŋktʃuəl/
adjective

Relating to or resulting from an instinct; automatic.

His instinctual reaction was to fight back.
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  • instinctual behaviour
  • instinctual reaction
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Emotional Response

Often describes actions done without thinking during high emotions like fear or anger.

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In an instinctual move, she slammed the door shut when she saw the looming shadow.
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Immediate Action

Used when a response is immediate and without conscious thought, like a reflex.

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He caught the falling glass in an instinctual response.
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Not Learned

Indicates behavior not based on learning or experience, but on inherent tendencies.

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Birds building nests is an instinctual behavior.
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