Visceral

usgb/ˈvɪsərəl/
adjective

Related to the inner feelings rather than to the intellect.

His reaction was visceral, not logical.
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Deep Emotion

Use 'visceral' to describe a reaction based on deep inner feelings, often without rational thought.

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She felt a visceral urge to protect her child.
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Intense Response

This term conveys an immediate, intense emotional response to something, rather than a calm analysis.

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His visceral response to the movie left him shaking.
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Gut Reaction

'Visceral' often refers to a 'gut reaction', an automatic response coming from one's core feelings.

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I had a visceral dislike for the idea, even though it seemed practical.
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