English to English
involuntary
(/I/n'v/A/l/@/n,t/E/r/i/
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adjective (a)
not subject to the control of the will(adj.all)
Example:
Involuntary manslaughter.
Involuntary servitude.
An involuntary shudder.
It (becoming a hero) was involuntary. They sank my boat.
source: wordnet30
controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control(adj.all)
Example:
Involuntary muscles.
Gave an involuntary start.
source: wordnet30
Not having will or the power of choice.(adjective)
source: webster1913