💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Knee jerk"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| patellar reflexnoun | The reflex which causes a bent knee to kick when the tendon below the patella (kneecap) is tapped. |
| knee-jerk reflexnoun | a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon |
| impulsivenoun | Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration. |
| overhasty | Too hasty. |
| rashnoun | Acting too quickly without considering the consequences and risks; not careful; hasty. |
| hurried | Done in a hurry; rushed. |
| hastynoun | Acting or done in haste; hurried or too quick; speedy due to having little time. |
| precipitated | Hastened; hurried. |
| precipitatenoun | (transitive) To make something happen suddenly and quickly. |
| precipitous | Steep, like a precipice |
| headlongverb | Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation; in haste, hastily. |
| emotionalnoun | Of or relating to the emotions. |
| reactive | That reacts or responds to a stimulus. |
| defensivenoun | (chiefly sports) Pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack. |
| ill-considered | Poorly considered. |
| automaticnoun | Capable of operating without external control or intervention. |
| instinctive | Driven by impulse, spontaneous and without thinking. |
| thoughtless | Marked by or showing lack of due thought or care. |
| reflexnoun | An automatic response to a simple stimulus which does not require mental processing. |
| primarynoun | First or earliest in a group or series. |
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