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knee-jerk

UK
/ˈniː dʒɜːk/
US
/ˈniː dʒɝːk/

Translations

knee-jerknoun
knee-jerks
pl
UK
/ˈniː dʒɜːk/
US
/ˈniː dʒɝːk/
réflexeDésigne une réaction automatique ou irréfléchie.
His criticism was just a knee-jerk, not a well-considered opinion.
Sa critique n’était qu’un réflexe, et non une opinion mûrement réfléchie.
knee-jerkadjective
more knee-jerk
Comp.
most knee-jerk
Super.
UK
/ˈniː dʒɜːk/
US
/ˈniː dʒɝːk/
réflexeSe dit d’une réaction faite sans réflexion, de manière automatique.
His knee-jerk reaction to criticism was to get defensive instead of listening.
Sa réaction réflexe à la critique a été de se mettre sur la défensive au lieu d’écouter.
Synonyms
immediate
mechanical
unconsidered
automatic
instinctive
reflex
unthinking
impulsive
spontaneous
unpremeditated
Antonyms
deliberate
considered
thoughtful

Definitions

knee-jerknoun
An automatic or reflexive response, especially one made without thought or consideration.
His criticism was just a knee-jerk, not a well-considered opinion.
knee-jerkadjective
Describing a response or reaction that is automatic, unthinking, or instinctive, often made without careful consideration.
His knee-jerk reaction to criticism was to get defensive instead of listening.
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