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instinctive

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/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ · in-stinc-tive

Relating to or prompted by instinct; automatic or unthinking.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to or prompted by instinct; automatic or unthinking.

وہ جو غریزی ہو، بغیر سوچے سمجھے کیے جانے والا۔

غریزی

gharezi

Synonyms

innatenaturalunconsciousفطریذاتیخودکار

Antonyms

learneddeliberateconsideredسیکھا ہواغور و فکرارادی

Common Collocations

  • instinctive behavior
  • instinctive response
  • instinctive reaction

Example Sentences

Her instinctive reaction was to protect her child.

اس کی غریزی ردِ عمل اپنے بچے کی حفاظت کرنا تھا.

Us ki gharezi rad-e amal apne bachay ki hifazat karna tha.

Many animals have instinctive behaviors for survival.

بہت سے جانوروں میں بقا کے لیے غریزی رویے ہوتے ہیں.

Bohat se janwaron mein baqa ke liye gharezi rawaiye hote hain.

He made an instinctive choice without overthinking.

اس نے زیادہ سوچے بغیر ایک غریزی انتخاب کیا.

Us ne zyada soche baghair ek gharezi intekhab kiya.

Easily Confused With

instinctual:While both terms refer to behaviors driven by instinct, 'instinctual' is more often used in psychological or biological contexts.

Word Family

instinct
nounغریضہ
instinctual
adjectiveغریضی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Connect 'instinctive' with an 'instinct' to remember that it's about innate actions.

Imagine an animal reacting quickly to danger without thinking.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "instinctivus" — of or relating to instinct

First known use: 19th century

The term 'instinctive' has evolved from the Latin word 'instinctivus', reflecting behaviors driven by innate impulses rather than learned experiences.