
Inborn
Biological Traits
Use 'inborn' when referring to characteristics decided by genetics, like eye color.
His inborn blue eyes came from his mother's side of the family.
Beyond Learning
Use 'inborn' for skills or tendencies not acquired through learning or experience.
The baby's inborn instinct to grasp objects is fascinating.
Personality Attributes
'Inborn' is also used for innate aspects of someone's personality, like shyness.
She showed an inborn shyness even as a small child.