primitive urge

Frequency: 6.26.5 per million words

Describes a basic, ancient, and powerful desire related to survival or instinct.

urgeADJECTIVE + urge

Categories:

primitive

Examples (10)

  • The need for warmth and shelter is a primitive urge shared by all living beings.
  • He felt a primitive urge to protect his family from any danger.
  • Sometimes, a primitive urge for revenge can override rational thought.
  • The artist tapped into a deep, primitive urge to create.
  • Despite civilization, the primitive urge to hunt and gather still lingers in some.
  • Many actions are driven by a primitive urge for survival.
  • The sound of thunder awakened a primitive urge to seek cover.
  • She struggled against the primitive urge to flee from the confrontation.
  • This primitive urge to explore new territories is deeply ingrained in human nature.
  • The sudden hunger was a primitive urge that demanded immediate satisfaction.