instinct

• Substantiv, das ein angeborenes Verhaltensmuster bezeichnet, das häufig auf bestimmte Reize reagiert, sowie ein inneres Gespür oder eine intuitive Eingebung.

A noun referring to an inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli.

1. Innate behaviorB2formal

   An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli.

   Instinkt

   • Birds have an instinct to build nests.
   • The mother's instinct to protect her young is very strong.
   • Salmon swim upstream by instinct to spawn.

   Antonymedeliberationintellectlearningreason

2. Natural impulseB1formal

   A natural or intuitive way of acting or thinking, without the need for conscious thought.

   Instinkt

   • He followed his instinct and chose the right path.
   • Her first instinct was to run away from danger.
   • Trust your instincts when making a difficult decision.

   Synonymebentdriveimpulseinclinationintuitionpredispositionproclivitytendencyurge

3. Natural talent or abilityB2informal

   A natural ability or talent for doing something without being taught.

   Natürliche Begabung

   • She has an instinct for finding the best deals.
   • He has a natural instinct for music.
   • Her business instinct helped her succeed.

   Synonymeaptitudebentfacultyflairgiftintuitionknacktalent