Involuntarily

/ɪnˈvɑː.lənˌter.ə.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

Without intention or control; done against one's will or desire.

He involuntarily flinched at the loud noise.

In a manner that is not deliberate or conscious.

She involuntarily laughed at the unexpected joke.

In a way that occurs naturally or reflexively, without conscious thought.

The body reacts involuntarily to certain stimuli.

From the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'voluntary,' from Latin 'voluntarius' meaning 'willing.'

involuntarily commit:

To be forced to do something without personal choice or control.

involuntarily confess:

To reveal information or feelings without wishing to, often due to pressure or stress.

Without meaning to do something.

I totally fell asleep at the movies, and it was involuntary, I swear!

Something that happens against one's will.

He made an involuntary face when tasting the lemon.