natural response

[ˈnætʃərəl rɪˈspɑːns]
nounpl: natural responses
resposta natural
1. An instinctive or automatic reaction to a stimulus or situation without conscious deliberation
His natural response to the loud noise was to cover his ears.
Sua resposta natural ao barulho alto foi cobrir os ouvidos.
2. A typical or expected reaction based on human nature or normal behavior patterns
Feeling anxious before an important exam is a natural response.
Sentir ansiedade antes de um exame importante é uma resposta natural.
3. An unforced or genuine reaction without artificiality or pretense
The child's natural response was to laugh at the funny joke.
A resposta natural da criança foi rir da piada engraçada.
The concept of 'natural response' is valued in both Brazilian and American cultures as an indicator of authenticity. In Brazilian culture, being 'natural' (genuine) is highly prized in social interactions. In American contexts, especially in psychology and neuroscience, natural responses are studied to understand human behavior and decision-making processes.
NYC Slang
gut reaction
Synonyms / Sinônimos
instinctive reactionautomatic responsespontaneous reactiongut reactioninnate response
Antonyms / Antônimos
forced responseartificial reactiondeliberate responsecontrived reactionsuppressed response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta natural
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resposta natural
Common usage, sometimes 'reação natural' preferred
São Paulo
resposta natural
Standard formal and informal usage
Portugal
resposta natural
Identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

instinctreflexreactionstimulusbehavioral responseconditioned response

Related Idioms & Phrases

go with your gut
follow your instincts
it's only natural
second nature
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