inborn
Example Sentences
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He credits his achievements not to inborn talent but to dedication and discovery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
On one hand, they argue gender isn’t just inborn and immutable but that it’s wholly deterministic.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2025
But, like almost all mental disorders, bipolar is partially attributable to inborn factors, like genetics and chemical imbalances.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2024
In psychology, the theory that the ability to imitate is inborn held sway for a long time.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2023
The hands that could make jets perform exotic gymnastics in the sky had a softness of touch and an inborn surety that made him an excellent outside shooter.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
