Involuntary — Definition & Meaning

What does involuntary mean?

adjective

Not done or chosen by a person; happening or done without their intention or control. Not done or chosen by a person; done or happening without their intention or control.

Example

"Her involuntary smile gave away her secret."

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Words that share this root

involuntary voluntary obligatory optional

What's another word for involuntary?

unintentional unwitting unconscious unplanned unwilled unpurposed

What's the opposite of involuntary?

voluntary intentional conscious

Rhymes with involuntary

voluntary obligatory optional necessary