instinctual
/ɪnˈstɪŋ(k)ʃʊəl/adjective
Relating to or denoting an innate, typically fixed pattern of behaviour; based on instinct: an instinctual survival response instinctual maternal behaviour
Derivatives
instinctually
- I guess you would do what you would instinctually do, which is grab the guy.
- On the way down, my right hand was instinctually thrust backwards to cushion the impending blow.
- There's an instinctually existential take on life, which is mine.