Definitions
- Describing an action or response that is not under conscious control. - Referring to a reflexive or automatic reaction to a stimulus. - Talking about a behavior or movement that is not intentional or deliberate.
- Describing a natural or innate response to a situation or stimulus. - Referring to a behavior or action that is based on instinct rather than conscious thought. - Talking about a reaction that is automatic and unlearned.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or reactions that are not under conscious control.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of intention or deliberate thought.
- 3Both words can be used to describe reflexive or automatic responses.
What is the difference?
- 1Source: Involuntarily suggests a response that is beyond one's control, while instinctively implies a response that is based on innate instincts.
- 2Consciousness: Involuntarily implies a lack of conscious control, while instinctively suggests a response that is based on unconscious instincts.
- 3Learned vs. innate: Involuntarily does not imply any inherent knowledge or ability, while instinctively suggests a natural or innate response.
- 4Emotion: Involuntarily can suggest a response that is driven by fear, anxiety, or other emotions, while instinctively implies a response that is based on natural instincts.
- 5Frequency: Involuntarily suggests a less frequent occurrence, while instinctively can imply a more common or regular response.
Remember this!
Involuntarily and instinctively both describe actions or reactions that are not under conscious control and suggest a lack of intention or deliberate thought. However, involuntarily implies a response that is beyond one's control, while instinctively suggests a response that is based on innate instincts. Additionally, involuntarily can suggest a response driven by emotions, while instinctively implies a natural or innate response.
