Involuntary definition

Involuntary

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WordNet

(1) Not subject to the control of the will

"Involuntary manslaughter"

"Involuntary servitude"

"An involuntary shudder"

"It (becoming a hero) was involuntary. They sank my boat"- John F.Kennedy

(2) Controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control

"Involuntary muscles"

"Gave an involuntary start"

WiktionaryText

involuntary

Without intention; unintentional.

He involuntarily overheard the conversation.
Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.

He found himself the involuntary witness in the trial.