Definitions
- Describing a behavior or action that is automatic and natural, without conscious thought. - Referring to a response or reaction that is based on innate knowledge or intuition. - Talking about a decision or choice that is made without deliberate consideration.
- Describing a behavior or action that occurs without planning or preparation. - Referring to a response or reaction that is immediate and unpremeditated. - Talking about a decision or choice that is made impulsively or without forethought.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or behaviors that are not premeditated.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of conscious thought or deliberate planning.
- 3Both words imply a natural or unforced quality to the action or behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Source: Instinctively suggests a behavior or action that is based on innate knowledge or intuition, while spontaneously does not necessarily have a specific source.
- 2Timing: Spontaneously implies an immediate or sudden action or behavior, while instinctively may be more gradual or ongoing.
- 3Control: Instinctively suggests a lack of control over the behavior or action, while spontaneously may imply a more deliberate choice.
- 4Emotion: Spontaneously may suggest a more emotional or impulsive action or behavior, while instinctively may be more neutral or automatic.
- 5Frequency: Instinctively may suggest a repeated or habitual behavior or action, while spontaneously does not necessarily imply frequency.
Remember this!
Instinctively and spontaneously both describe actions or behaviors that are not premeditated or planned. However, instinctively suggests a behavior or action that is based on innate knowledge or intuition, while spontaneously implies an immediate or sudden action or behavior that may be more emotional or impulsive.
