Involuntary - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ɪnˈvɑːlənterɪ|
Brit.
|ɪnˈvɒlənt(ə)rɪ|
adjective
- not subject to the control of the will
involuntary manslaughter
involuntary servitude
an involuntary shudder
It (becoming a hero) was involuntary. They sank my boat
- controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious controlinvoluntary servitude
an involuntary shudder
It (becoming a hero) was involuntary. They sank my boat
involuntary muscles
gave an involuntary start
gave an involuntary start
Extra examples
Breathing and circulation are involuntary processes.
When the door burst open, she let out an involuntary shriek.
The lawyer argued that the client's confession was involuntary.
When Willie tapped on a window, Miguel gave an involuntary jump.
It (becoming a hero) was involuntary. They sank my boat
Absence of mind is altogether an involuntary thing.
The water was hotter than she had expected, and she gave an involuntary yelp.
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