inborn

[ in-bawrn ]

adjective

1. naturally present at birth; innate.

   Synonyms: hereditary, congenital, native, natural, inherent, inbred

   Antonyms: learned

inborn

/ ˈɪnˈbɔːn /

adjective

1. existing from birth; congenital; innate

Word History and Origins

Origin of inborn¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English; Old English inboren “native, indigenous”; in- ¹, born

Synonym Study

See innate.

Example Sentences

But, like almost all mental disorders, bipolar is partially attributable to inborn factors, like genetics and chemical imbalances.

From Slate

It got even uglier on Thursday, when Trump's running mate, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, labeled a cis woman a "man" because he disapproves of her inborn biology.

From Salon

In psychology, the theory that the ability to imitate is inborn held sway for a long time.

From Science Daily

You could have inborn errors, such as polymorphisms in genes that are well described for host immunity.

From Scientific American

Anya didn’t know much about magic, and she wasn’t sure if ignoring an inborn gift meant another type would get stronger.

From Literature

Related Words

• congenital
• hereditary
• ingrained
• innate
• instinctive
• intrinsic
• intuitive