Involuntary Meaning in English
word
ˌɪnˈvɑɫənˌtɛɹi
in-VOL-uhn-ter-ee
ɪnvˈɒləntəɹi
in-VOL-uhn-tuh-ree
Definition
Describes something done without choice or control, often happening automatically or as a reflex.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or medical. Common with words like 'reaction,' 'movement,' 'response,' and 'muscle.' Opposite of 'voluntary.' Often used for actions your body does without thinking.
Spanish: involuntarioPortuguese (BR): involuntárioPortuguese (PT): involuntárioChinese (Simplified): 非自愿的 - 不自主的Chinese (Traditional): 非自願的 - 不自主的Hindi: अनैच्छिकArabic: لاإراديBengali: অবাঞ্ছিত - অনৈচ্ছিকRussian: непроизвольныйJapanese: 不随意な - 無意識のVietnamese: không tự chủ - ngoài ý muốnKorean: 비자발적인 - 무의식적인Turkish: istem dışı - istemsizUrdu: غیر ارادیIndonesian: tidak sadar - tidak sengaja
Example Sentences
Sneezing is an involuntary action.
basic
His hand made an involuntary movement.
basic
Breathing is partly involuntary.
basic
She gave an involuntary laugh during the meeting.
natural
His eye twitch was completely involuntary.
natural
Many muscle spasms are involuntary and can be hard to control.
natural