involuntary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Without intention; unintentional.
  2. Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-involuntary.wav /ɪnˈvɑ.lənˌtɛɹ.i/ /ɪnˈvɒl.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ /ɪnˈvɔl.ən.tɹi/

Word forms

involuntary more involuntary most involuntary

Etymology

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

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