primitive instinct

Examples (10)

• The desire for food is a primitive instinct.
• His primitive instincts kicked in when faced with danger.
• Survival often relies on our most primitive instincts.
• Beneath layers of civilization, primitive instincts still reside.
• Sometimes, you just have to follow your primitive instinct.
• The urge to protect offspring is a powerful primitive instinct.
• Fear is a deeply rooted primitive instinct.
• The dog's primitive instinct to hunt was evident.
• We all possess certain primitive instincts for self-preservation.
• In times of crisis, primitive instincts can take over.