Involuntary Meaning
/ɪnˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjWithout intention; unintentional.
adjNot voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.
Sentence Examples
Any emotion, if it is sincere, is involuntary.
Breathing is an involuntary bodily process.
CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ muscle spasm caused his leg to jerk suddenly during the final exam.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A sneeze is an ____ reaction of the body to something that irritates the inside of the nose.
Word Origin & History
From in- + voluntary, from Late Latin involontarius, from in + volontarius.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ muscle spasm caused his leg to jerk suddenly during the final exam.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A sneeze is an ____ reaction of the body to something that irritates the inside of the nose.