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answer intuitively
[/ˈænsər ɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/]
verb phrase
responder intuitivamente
1.
to respond to a question or situation based on instinct or immediate understanding rather than logical reasoning or deliberate analysis
During the exam, she decided to answer intuitively rather than overthinking each question.
Durante o exame, ela decidiu responder intuitivamente em vez de ficar pensando demais em cada pergunta.
2.
to give a reply that comes naturally or spontaneously from one's gut feeling
The therapist asked him to answer intuitively about his feelings without censoring himself.
O terapeuta pediu-lhe para responder intuitivamente sobre seus sentimentos sem se censurar.
NYC Slang
go with your gut / trust your vibe
Synonyms
answer instinctively
respond spontaneously
answer from the gut
reply intuitively
Antonyms
answer logically
answer analytically
answer deliberately
answer methodically
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
responder intuitivamente
standard usage
São Paulo
responder de forma intuitiva
slightly more formal variant
Portugal
responder intuitivamente
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
go with your gut
trust your instincts
answer off the top of your head
shoot from the hip
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