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involuntarily

/ɪnvɒltənəri/ adverb · British & US
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What does involuntarily mean?

adverb

Done or happening without being intended or planned; done or happening without one's control or consent.

Example

"She involuntarily let out a loud gasp when she saw the surprise party."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

voluntaryintentiondeliberateunintention

What's another word for involuntarily?

unintentionallyaccidentallyunwittinglyunconsciouslyunwilledunplanned

What's the opposite of involuntarily?

voluntarilyintentionallydeliberately

Rhymes with involuntarily

voluntarilyintentionallydeliberatelyunintentionally