involuntary
/ɪnˈvɑlənˌtɛri/
adjective
- Done without intention or conscious control; automatic or reflex.
- He let out an involuntary gasp when he saw the surprise.
- Blinking is an involuntary action that protects your eyes.
- Involuntary muscle movements can be a sign of a neurological disorder.
- Done against someone's will; forced or compelled.
- Involuntary servitude is prohibited by the Constitution.
- The patient was placed under involuntary psychiatric hold for his own safety.
- She was a victim of involuntary displacement after the flood.
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