Expectation and Instinct

Expectation

Expectation noun - The act or state of looking forward to some occurrence.

Instinct and expectation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Instinct" instead a noun "Expectation".

Instinct

Instinct noun - Inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli.
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Synonyms for Instinct

Expectation and instinct are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expectation" instead a noun "Instinct".

How words are described

full full expectation full instinct
common common expectation common instinct
natural natural expectation natural instinct
standard standard expectation standard instinct
Other adjectives: original, sheer, strong, male, huge, little, lower.
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