involuntary — done without conscious control or intention
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done without conscious control or intention
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈvɑːləntəri/
Korean meaning: 의지와 관계없이 일어나는, 무의식적인
Korean pronunciation: 인**볼**런터리
Example Sentences
- My eye twitching during the job interview was completely involuntary and embarrassing.
- The dog's involuntary tail wagging gave away that it had stolen the cookies.
- Breathing and heartbeat are involuntary functions of the body.
involuntary
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈvɑːləntəri//
done without conscious control or intention
done without conscious control or intention
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Origin
From Latin 'involuntarius', derived from the prefix 'in-' (not) combined with 'voluntarius' (willing), which comes from 'voluntas' meaning will or choice.
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“My eye twitching during the job interview was completely involuntary and embarrassing.”
“The dog's involuntary tail wagging gave away that it had stolen the cookies.”
“Breathing and heartbeat are involuntary functions of the body.”
“His involuntary laugh during the serious meeting made everyone stare at him.”
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