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killer instinct

ADJECTIVE

competitive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aggressive ambitious competing cutthroat vying

WEAK

antagonistic at odds combative dog-eat-dog emulous killer opposing rival streetwise

Antonyms

WEAK

noncompetitive unambitious

ADJECTIVE

pitiless

Synonyms

WEAK

austere barbarous brutal callous cold coldblooded coldhearted cruel cutthroat dog-eat-dog frigid hardhearted harsh hatchetjob heartless implacable indifferent inexorable inhuman inhumane insensible mean merciless obdurate relentless remorseless ruthless satanic savage soulless stony

Antonyms

WEAK

charitable kind merciful sympathetic

Example Sentences

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When the calendar flipped to 2025, Korda’s killer instinct shut back off.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

But although City monopolised possession, they lacked a killer instinct and paid for a sloppy piece of defending in the 23rd minute.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

The difference is that Australia have got an edge, a killer instinct to dig their heels in and win matches even with their backs to the wall.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2025

The 49ers have a lot of talent, but they’re seriously lacking when it comes to killer instinct.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024

But the killer instinct is dead in fighters today and it has to be ignited.

From Vital Ingredient by Llewellyn

killer instinct

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