involuntary
Translation
involuntary, unintentional, unwilling
Examples
Blinking is an involuntary reflex.
Blinking is an involuntary reflex.
He gave an involuntary shudder of fear.
He gave an involuntary shudder of fear.
The company faced involuntary bankruptcy.
The company faced involuntary bankruptcy.
Grammar Patterns
an ((involuntary)) ((noun)) done without conscious control. Blinking is an involuntary reflex.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unintentional, automatic, reflexive; Antonyms: voluntary, intentional, deliberate
Etymology
From the prefix 'in-' (not) + 'voluntary' (done by free will).
Memory Tips
The prefix 'in-' often means 'not'. So, this word literally means 'not voluntary'.