Instinctive and Volitional
Opposite meaning words
Instinctive
Instinctive adjective - Done instantly and without conscious thought or decision.
Usage example: the instinctive reaction of a mother is to protect her children
Volitional is an antonym for instinctive.
Volitional
Volitional adjective - Done, made, or given with one's own free will.
Instinctive is an antonym for volitional.
Nearby Word: volition
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