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   involuntary

   /ɪnˈvɒlənt(ə)ri/

   adjective

   • 1. done without will or conscious control: "she gave an involuntary shudder" Similar reflexreflexiveautomaticknee-jerkmechanicalunconditionedspontaneousinstinctiveinstinctualimpulsiveunconsciousunthinkingunintentionalunintendedunplannedinadvertentuncontrolleduncontrollableOpposite voluntarydeliberate
   • ▪ (especially of muscles or nerves) concerned in bodily processes that are not under the control of the will.
   • 2. done against someone's will; compulsory: "a policy of involuntary repatriation" Similar compulsoryobligatorymandatoryforcedcoercedcoercivecompelledexactedimposeddemandedrequiredconstrainedordainedprescribedunwillingunconsentingagainst one's willagainst one's wishesreluctantgrudgingOpposite voluntaryoptionalwilling

   Derivatives

   • 1. involuntariness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › involuntaryInvoluntary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of involuntary, an adjective that describes something done without choice, compulsory, or not under the control of the will. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of involuntary.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINVOLUNTARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Involuntary means not done by choice, or not done intentionally. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as movement, unemployment, or manslaughter, with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › involuntaryINVOLUNTARY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Involuntary definition: not voluntary; independent of one's will; not by one's own choice. See examples of INVOLUNTARY used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINVOLUNTARY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Involuntary means not done by choice or intentionally. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as involuntary movements, manslaughter, or unemployment, with examples and translations.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › involuntaryInvoluntary - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Involuntary describes a reflex or action done without conscious control or will — like a blink, a sneeze, a yawn, or “the giggles.” If you volunteered to do it, it’s voluntary. If you didn’t volunteer, but you find yourself doing it anyway, it’s involuntary.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINVOLUNTARY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Involuntary means not done or controlled by one's own will or choice. It can describe a movement, an action, a situation, or a reaction. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples from various sources.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › involuntaryINVOLUNTARY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Involuntary means something you do but cannot control. For example, an involuntary shudder is a sudden movement of fear or surprise. Learn more about the word, its synonyms and translations.