instinctively

• D'une manière naturelle et automatique, fondée sur l'instinct et non sur une réflexion consciente. Qualifie des actions effectuées sans délibération, guidées par des impulsions innées ou intuitives.

An adverb meaning "in a way that is natural, automatic, or based on instinct rather than conscious thought." It describes actions performed without deliberate reasoning, driven by innate or intuitive impulses.

1. By natural impulseB2formal

   In a way that is based on instinct rather than conscious thought.

   Par instinct

   • She instinctively pulled her hand away from the hot stove.
   • He instinctively knew that something was wrong.
   • Birds instinctively fly south for the winter.

   Synonymesautomaticallyimpulsivelyintuitivelyinvoluntarilynaturallysubconsciouslyunconsciously

   Antonymesconsciouslydeliberatelyintentionallyknowingly

2. Without thinkingB2formal

   In a manner that is automatic or reflexive, without deliberate reasoning.

   instinctivement

   • When the ball came flying, he instinctively ducked.
   • She instinctively smiled when she saw the puppy.
   • He instinctively reached out to catch the falling glass.

   Synonymesautomaticallyimpulsivelyinvoluntarilyspontaneouslyunconsciouslyunthinkingly

   Antonymesconsciouslydeliberatelyintentionallyknowinglyreflectivelythoughtfullywillfully