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instinctive answer

[/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv ˈænsər/]
nounpl: instinctive answers
resposta instintiva
1. A response or reply given immediately without conscious thought or deliberation, based on natural instinct or intuition
His instinctive answer to the question revealed his true feelings about the matter.
Sua resposta instintiva à pergunta revelou seus verdadeiros sentimentos sobre o assunto.
2. A spontaneous reaction that comes naturally without requiring rational analysis
The child's instinctive answer showed wisdom beyond her years.
A resposta instintiva da criança demonstrou uma sabedoria acima de sua idade.
NYC Slang
gut reaction / off-the-cuff answer
Synonyms
spontaneous answergut responsereflexive answerintuitive responseautomatic answer
Antonyms
deliberate answercalculated responsethoughtful answerreasoned response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta instintiva
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta de instinto
Alternative phrasing used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
resposta instintiva
Standard usage in Portugal, similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

first instinct
gut feeling
knee-jerk reaction
second nature
from the hip
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