ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Involuntary

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪnˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Involuntary is an adjective meaning Without intention; unintentional.

Meaning

Without intention; unintentional.

More Meanings

  1. Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.

Example Sentences

He found himself the involuntary witness in the trial.

Synonyms for involuntary

Depending on context, synonyms include inadvertent, unintended, unbewised, unvoluntary, driven, unconscious.

Antonyms for involuntary

Common opposites include voluntary.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include unvoluntary, unwilling, unconscious, unwilled, nonvoluntary, automatic.

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