involuntary

CEFRC1

/ɪnˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Done without choice or conscious control.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

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

Examples

  • Any emotion, if it is sincere, is involuntary.

  • Breathing is an involuntary bodily process.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Without intention; unintentional.

More examples

In context

  • He found himself the involuntary witness in the trial.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From in- + voluntary, from Late Latin involontarius, from in + volontarius.