involuntary
in‧vol‧un‧ta‧ry /ɪnˈvɒləntəri $ ɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
adjective
When Willie tapped on the window, Miguel gave an involuntary jump.
2. happening to you although you do not want it to:
involuntary part-time workers
—involuntarily adverb
in‧vol‧un‧ta‧ry /ɪnˈvɒləntəri $ ɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
adjective Word Family: verb: volunteer; noun: volunteer; adverb: voluntarily ≠ involuntarily; adjective: voluntary ≠ involuntary
1. an involuntary movement, sound, reaction etc is one that you make suddenly and without intending to because you cannot control yourself: 2. happening to you although you do not want it to:
—involuntarily adverb