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Definition involuntary in American English

involuntary adjective

adjective
/ɪnˈvɑlənˌteri/
1

an involuntary movement, sound, or reaction is made suddenly and in a way that you cannot control

Example

an involuntary gasp/shiver/twitch

Synonyms and related words
random arbitrary spontaneous
2

happening or done without being intended

Example

involuntary manslaughter

Synonyms and related words
random arbitrary spontaneous
Definition involuntary in American English