- a variation of instinctive.
instinctual
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But consistent with his claim that he has always “had an intuitive and uncanny ability to help others with interpersonal problems,” the approach of “The 25th Hour” is more instinctual than evidence-based.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
All of these aspects of who he is, including not showing his face and existing publicly as Stillz, play a role in the instinctual rawness or “realness” that has defined his career thus far.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
“The Drama” demands discomfort before defying it, making for a sophisticated viewing experience that questions our instinctual judgments.
From Salon ● Apr. 9, 2026
That’s when something tightened, a brief, instinctual clam-closing and then loosening again just as fast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
The pain from the blow on his shin made him cry out, and he curled up, an instinctual reaction, an attempt to make his body as small as possible.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
