primal instincts
Word Type: Noun Phrase
Definition
The basic, innate, and often subconscious behaviors or reactions that humans and animals have, typically linked to survival or reproduction.
Example
- “In dangerous situations, people often rely on their primal instincts to protect themselves.”
- “The primal instincts of animals drive them to hunt, gather food, and survive in the wild.”
- “Her primal instincts kicked in when she heard a baby crying in distress.”
- “Humans may suppress their primal instincts in society, but they are still present.”
- “During the competition, his primal instincts pushed him to run faster than ever.”