instinctive
gb/ɪnstˈɪŋktɪv/ us/ɪnstˈɪŋktɪv/
B2
英語
ösztönös, veleszületett
B2
1
ösztönös
B2
用法パターン：
[someone]'s instinctive [reaction/response/decision/move/feeling]
Her instinctive reaction was to step back from the edge.
Ösztönös reakciója az volt, hogy hátralépett a peremtől.
He gave an instinctive answer before he had time to think.
Mielőtt még lett volna ideje gondolkodni, ösztönös választ adott.
My instinctive fear kicked in when I heard footsteps behind me.
学習者向け例文
I had an instinctive reaction to the noise.
Ösztönösen reagáltam a zajra.
It was an instinctive decision.
Ösztönös döntés volt.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use *instinctive* where *deliberate* or *careful* is needed (e.g., for planned actions).
意味
done without conscious thought
コロケーション
instinctive reaction
|instinctive response
|instinctive decision
|instinctive move
|instinctive fear
|instinctive dislike
|instinctive sense
|instinctive feeling
|instinctive impulse
|instinctive reply
類義語
automatic (Focuses on happening by itself, not thinking.)
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intuitive (Emphasizes knowing or choosing without reasoning.)
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immediate (Emphasizes how fast it happens.)
対義語
deliberate (Done after careful thought and intention.)
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considered (Thought about carefully before acting.)
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conscious (Done with awareness and attention.)
テーマ
psychology
|emotions
|daily_life
|behavior
定義
happening naturally, without thinking
Done or felt automatically and immediately, without conscious reasoning or planning.
C1
2
ösztönös
B2
用法パターン：
instinctive [behavior/ability/understanding]
Some animals have an instinctive ability to find their way home.
Néhány állatnak ösztönös képessége van arra, hogy hazataláljon.
She has an instinctive understanding of how people feel.
Ösztönösen megérti, mit éreznek az emberek.
His instinctive caution kept him from taking unnecessary risks.
学習者向け例文
Birds have instinctive behaviors.
A madaraknak vannak ösztönös viselkedésformáik.
His instinctive skill surprised me.
Meglepett a veleszületett ügyessége.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse *instinctive* (inborn) with *instinctual*; both are possible, but *instinctive* is more common in everyday use.
意味
natural and inborn, not learned
コロケーション
instinctive behavior
|instinctive ability
|instinctive understanding
|instinctive kindness
|instinctive empathy
|instinctive drive
|instinctive urge
|instinctive skill
|instinctive caution
|instinctive sense of direction
類義語
innate (More formal; strongly means 'from birth'.)
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inborn (Directly means present from birth.)
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natural (Common and broad; can also mean 'not artificial'.)
対義語
learned (Gained through study, practice, or experience.)
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trained (Developed through instruction and practice.)
テーマ
psychology
|nature
|education
|behavior
定義
part of someone’s nature; not learned
Based on instinct; natural and inborn rather than learned through training or experience.
文法
辞書形
instinctive
IPA
GB/ɪnstˈɪŋktɪv/
US/ɪnstˈɪŋktɪv/
音節・強勢
in - stinct - ive （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (stinct)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: instinctive
関連語
Core family
instinct
noun B1
instinctively
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
instinctual
adjective
instinctually
adverb
表現
an instinctive feel for
1/ən ɪnstˈɪŋktɪv fˈil fɚ/
fixed phrase
natural intuitive sense
a natural sense of how something works
例文
- She has an instinctive feel for timing in comedy.
- Good editors have an instinctive feel for what readers want.
- He seems to have an instinctive feel for languages.
学習者向け例文
- She has an instinctive feel for music.
instinctive distrust of
1/ɪnstˈɪŋktɪv dɪstɹˈʌst əv/
fixed phrase
automatic lack of trust
not trusting someone immediately
例文
- He had an instinctive distrust of anyone who asked too many questions.
- Her instinctive distrust of the offer turned out to be justified.
- There is an instinctive distrust of outsiders in the village.
学習者向け例文
- I felt an instinctive distrust of him.
instinctive reaction
1/ɪnstˈɪŋktɪv ɹiˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
automatic immediate response
a quick response without thinking
例文
- My instinctive reaction to the loud bang was to cover my ears.
- Her instinctive reaction to criticism is to get defensive.
- His instinctive reaction to the dog was to freeze.
学習者向け例文
- My instinctive reaction was to run.
- Her instinctive reaction was to laugh.
instinctive response
1/ɪnstˈɪŋktɪv ɹɪspˈɑns/
fixed phrase
automatic response without thinking
a fast answer or action without thinking
例文
- Her instinctive response was to say yes, then she reconsidered.
- Fear can trigger an instinctive response in the body.
- He apologized as an instinctive response to the tension.
学習者向け例文
- That was my instinctive response.
- His instinctive response surprised me.
instinctive understanding of
1/ɪnstˈɪŋktɪv ˌʌndɚstˈændɪŋ əv/
fixed phrase
natural immediate understanding
understanding something naturally
例文
- She has an instinctive understanding of what motivates people.
- His instinctive understanding of the game made him a great coach.
- Children often have an instinctive understanding of fairness.
学習者向け例文
- She has an instinctive understanding of people.