knee-jerk
/ˈniː dʒɜːk/adjective
उच्चारण नी जर्क
बिना सोचे-समझे (की गई), तुरंत और आवेश में (प्रतिक्रिया)
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adjective
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[only before noun] disapproving
(of a reaction or response) done quickly and without careful thought
बिना सोचे-समझे (की गई), तुरंत और आवेश में (प्रतिक्रिया)
- Banning the app was a knee-jerk reaction to the protests.
- We should avoid knee-jerk decisions in a crisis.
Synonyms automatic reflex impulsive hasty
Opposite considered thoughtful
noun
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[C] medical
a sudden involuntary movement of the leg when the knee is tapped
घुटने का प्रतिवर्त झटका
- The doctor tested his knee-jerk with a small hammer.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Usage: the most common phrase is a knee-jerk reaction, and it almost always shows disapproval.
Usage: इसका सबसे आम phrase a knee-jerk reaction है, और इसमें लगभग हमेशा नापसंदगी का भाव होता है।