Conscious and Instinctual

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Conscious adjective - Having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind.

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Instinctual is an antonym for conscious.

Instinctual adjective - Done instantly and without conscious thought or decision.

Usage example: the birds' instinctual response is to fly away when startled

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Conscious is an antonym for instinctual.

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