Antonyms for kneejerk

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : nee-jurk

Phonetic Transcription : ˈniˌdʒɜrk

Definition of kneejerk

Origin : patellar reflex, neurological phenomenon discovered and named 1876; the figurative use appeared soon after the phrase was coined.

As in instinctive : adj reflex, automatic
As in involuntary : adj automatic; not done willingly
As in automatic : adj done by habit
As in visceral : adj instinctive
As in reflex : adj mechanical
As in knee-jerk : adj automatic
As in instinctual : adj instinctive
As in reaction : noun response
As in gut reaction : noun immediate response
As in spontaneous reaction : noun unthought-out response

Synonyms for kneejerk

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