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    knee-jerk
    /ˈniːdʒəːk/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a response) automatic and unthinking: "a knee-jerk reaction"

    noun

    • 1. a sudden involuntary reflex kick caused by a blow on the tendon just below the knee.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishKNEE-JERK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Knee-jerk is an adjective that describes a quick reaction that does not allow you time to consider something carefully. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, and pronunciation from Cambridge Dictionary.

    • English (US)

      KNEE-JERK meaning: 1. a quick reaction that does not allow...

    • Knee-High

      KNEE-HIGH definition: 1. tall enough to reach your knees: 2....

    • Kneading

      KNEADING definition: 1. present participle of knead 2. to...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › knee-jerkKnee-jerk Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of KNEE-JERK is readily predictable : automatic; also, disapproving : reacting in a readily predictable way. How to use knee-jerk in a sentence.

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  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishKNEE-JERK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you call someone's response to a question or situation a knee-jerk reaction, you mean that they react in a very predictable way, without thinking.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › knee-jerkknee-jerk adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of knee-jerk adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishKNEEJERK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    made or occurring as a predictable and automatic response, without thought. a kneejerk reaction from politicians. audiences accustomed to the kneejerk patriotism of these films. She felt a kneejerk distrust of journalists of any kind. The knee-jerk reaction to this is to call for proper security in all hospitals. Collins English Dictionary.

  8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › knee-jerkknee-jerk - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Feb 2, 2024 · knee-jerk (comparative more knee-jerk, superlative most knee-jerk) Unthinking, not carefully considered, (nearly) automatic, spontaneous, easily predictable.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryKNEE-JERK - All you need to know about it - Collins Online...

    Definitions of 'knee-jerk' If you call someone's response to a question or situation a knee-jerk reaction, you mean that they react in a very predictable way, without thinking. [disapproval] [...] More. Synonyms of 'knee-jerk' • automatic, unconscious, predictable, spontaneous [...] More. Translations of 'knee-jerk' English-French.