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Synonyms & Antonyms of instinctive
done instantly and without conscious thought or decision
- the instinctive reaction of a mother is to protect her children
Synonyms for instinctive
Words Related to instinctive
- conditioned,
- natural,
- Pavlovian,
- reactive,
- reflex,
- simple,
- subliminal,
- unconscious,
- unforced,
- visceral
Near Antonyms for instinctive
Antonyms for instinctive
- nonmechanical
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The first known use of instinctive was in the 15th century
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