involuntary

adjective

Meaning

Done without conscious choice or performed as a reflex.

Examples

A sudden, involuntary gasp escaped her lips when she saw the accident.
The doctor tested the patient's involuntary reflexes by tapping his knee.

Synonyms: automatic, reflexive, spontaneous, unintentional

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involuntary

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Definition

Done without conscious choice or performed as a reflex.

Examples

A sudden, involuntary gasp escaped her lips when she saw the accident.
The doctor tested the patient's involuntary reflexes by tapping his knee.
He suffered from involuntary muscle spasms that made it difficult to hold a pen.

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