1. A natural, innate inclination or liking for something that arises from instinct rather than conscious thought or reasoning
Most people have an instinctive preference for sweet foods.
A maioria das pessoas tem uma preferência instintiva por alimentos doces.
2. An automatic or spontaneous choice based on natural tendency rather than deliberate consideration
Her instinctive preference was to help others in need.
Sua preferência instintiva era ajudar pessoas em necessidade.