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instinctive

/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does instinctive mean?

adjective

Having or showing a natural ability or instinct; acting or done in accordance with instinct. This is often used to describe actions or decisions that are made without conscious thought or reasoning.

Example

"She made an instinctive decision to trust her instincts and follow her heart."

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