B2adjectivepsychologyscience
US/ˌɪnˈbɔːrn/
UK/ˌɪnˈbɔːn/
present in a person or animal from birth, not learned later
In context
Some people believe musical talent is inborn rather than learned.
Babies have an inborn ability to recognize their mother's voice.
The fear of falling seems to be an inborn reaction in humans.
Words that go with inborn
adjective + noun
- inborn talentShe has an inborn talent for languages.
- inborn abilityIs leadership an inborn ability?
- inborn instinctBirds follow an inborn instinct to migrate.
- inborn traitCuriosity is an inborn trait in children.
- inborn senseDogs have an inborn sense of direction.
adverb + adjective
- largely inbornSome scientists say intelligence is largely inborn.