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instincts

NOUN

gut feeling, idea

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aptitude feeling hunch impulse inclination intuition knack savvy sense sentiment talent tendency

STRONG

faculty gift know-how nose predisposition proclivity urge

WEAK

funny feeling gut reaction sixth sense

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inability incapacity lack

STRONG

disinclination

WEAK

knowledge reason

Example Sentences

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If predecessor Gareth Southgate was criticised for being cloaked in conservatism and playing it safe, Tuchel's iron will in following his instincts has now effectively positioned himself as the anti-Southgate.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

It went against all of his business instincts.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

In one memorable episode, Costanza found success at work and in his love life when he did the opposite of what his instincts told him to do.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

While the memoir provides the lore behind Venegas’ latest artistic turn, “Norteña” the album finds her digging deeper into her instincts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

All of Frank’s instincts told him to get out of these tunnels.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan