Driven
Driven adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.
Usage example: a man with a driven need to be loved or liked by everyone
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Synonyms for Driven
Instinctive and driven are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Instinctive" instead an adjective "Driven".
Instinctive
Instinctive adjective - Done instantly and without conscious thought or decision.
Driven and instinctive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Driven" instead an adjective "Instinctive".
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Always Chaotic Evil: Most undead are primarily driven by an instinctive hatred for all life, even the ones who have free will.
Source: Light Novel / Overlord - Id: Archie — quicker to speak/act, instinctive, emotionally driven.
Source: Freudian Trio / Live-Action TV
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