instinct
/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/noun, adjective2 syllables
Instinct means: (followed by ‘with’) deeply filled or permeated.
Synonyms for instinct4
noun, as in inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
inherent aptitude
adjective, as in (followed by ‘with’) deeply filled or permeated
What does instinct mean?2
adjective
1
(followed by ‘with’) deeply filled or permeated“imbued with the spirit of the Reformation”
noun
1
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli“the spawning instinct in salmon”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Instinct in a sentence
- We all have a survival instinct, you know?Nuel
- In art, as in love, instinct is good enough.Scott
- Social networks enable men to revive their instinct of pack hunters, like hyena.sacredceltic
- Dogs may be domesticated, but their pack instinct is still strong.Adelpa
- Moshe mistook his fear of failure for instinct, though it was really social conditioning.rul
- To be a good batter, you've got to hang loose and follow your instincts.CK
- Trust your instincts, and if something feels unsafe, let us know.Amastan
- Listen to your instincts, if something feels unsafe near the river, back away.Amastan
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Forms of instinct
as a noun
- plural
- instincts