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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