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instinctive
[/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/]
adjective
instintivo
1.
relating to or prompted by instinct rather than conscious thought or reasoning
Her instinctive reaction was to protect her child.
Sua reação instintiva foi proteger seu filho.
2.
acting or done without deliberate thought; automatic or natural
He made an instinctive decision to jump out of the way.
Ele tomou uma decisão instintiva de se afastar saltando.
Synonyms
intuitive
natural
automatic
spontaneous
innate
Antonyms
deliberate
conscious
reasoned
calculated
intentional
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
instintivo
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
instintivo
standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
instintivo
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
instintivo
identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
trust your instincts
follow your gut instinct
instinctive response
second nature
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