Involuntary

Origin

From - + voluntary, from Late Latin involontarius, from in + volontarius.

Full definition of involuntary

Adjective

1. Without intention; unintentional.He involuntarily overheard the conversation.
2. Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.He found himself the involuntary witness in the trial.

Synonyms

• unbewised
• unvoluntary

Derived terms

• involuntarily
• involuntariness

Related terms

• volunteer