noun#7,313 by frequency
instinct
/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/
A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour; An intuitive reaction not based on rational conscious thought
- plural
- instincts
Meanings
- 1
A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour
He was acting on instinct.
Tatoeba · sundown · CC BY 2.0 FR
Learn to trust your instincts.
Tatoeba · Hybrid · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
An intuitive reaction not based on rational conscious thought