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killer instinct

kill·er in·stinct
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kil-er in-stingkt]
    • /ˈkɪl ər ˈɪn stɪŋkt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kil-er in-stingkt]
    • /ˈkɪl ər ˈɪn stɪŋkt/

Definitions of killer instinct words

  • variable noun killer instinct If you say that a sports player or politician has the killer instinct, you admire them for their toughness and determination to succeed. 0
  • noun killer instinct a ruthless determination to succeed 0
  • noun killer instinct Used other than as an idiom: see killer,‎ instinct. 0
  • noun killer instinct (Idiomatic) The natural inclination to do whatever is necessary to succeed (including extreme violence). 0

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Parts of speech for Killer instinct

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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killer instinct popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for killer instinct

adj killer instinct

  • aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
  • ambitious — Someone who is ambitious has a strong desire to be successful, rich, or powerful.
  • cutthroat — a person who cuts throats; murderer
  • antagonistic — If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them.
  • combative — A person who is combative is aggressive and eager to fight or argue.

Antonyms for killer instinct

adj killer instinct

  • unambitious — having ambition; eagerly desirous of achieving or obtaining success, power, wealth, a specific goal, etc.: ambitious students.
  • noncompetitive — of, pertaining to, involving, or decided by competition: competitive sports; a competitive examination.
  • kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
  • merciful — full of mercy; characterized by, expressing, or showing mercy; compassionate: a merciful God.
  • charitable — A charitable organization or activity helps and supports people who are ill, very poor, or who have a disability.

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