instinctive
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When a nameless secretary drops a sheaf of papers, Kornev’s response to help is instinctive, yet we cringe at the careless faux pas he commits in this unfeeling society.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Zelensky showed immediately that he was an instinctive war leader, a born communicator who was able to rally his people.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
"It's a primitive sport, almost instinctive for human beings," Yuji Ano, president of the tournament's organising committee, told AFP.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
“He has an instinctive appreciation of the Disney brand, and a deep understanding of what resonates with our audiences.”
From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026
He wrote in his “N” notebook, “A child crying. Frowning, pouting, smiling, just as much instinctive as a bull.”
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
Vocabulary lists containing instinctive
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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"The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
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