reflexively

American  

[ri-flek-siv-lee] / rɪˈflɛk sɪv li /

adverb

1. in a reflexive way.

2. in a way suggestive of a reflex; automatically; instinctively.

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Example Sentences

Another time, noting the angled front wheels of a parked car, Harvey checked his pace reflexively.

From The Wall Street Journal

The consumer critique of “Spent” is one that punches primarily sideways, highlighting how readily Alison betrays her own high ethical and political standards and how reflexively she uses an intellectual gloss to rationalize the betrayals.

From Salon

After the first semester under the new rules, Harvard-Westlake school leaders reported promising results — and some students said they no longer are reflexively reaching for their phones and are sleeping better.

From Los Angeles Times

It won’t be easy to move away from reflexively dismissing some irritating phenomenon by saying “good old Gen Z” or “OK boomer,” but we could definitely use less branding in this deeply divided society.

From Salon

Leger-Walker knows there will be moments when she can almost reflexively help her team.

From Los Angeles Times