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Involuntarily

Verb / ˌɪnvəʊˈlʌntɜ:ˌɪli: / / ˌɪˌnvɑ:lʌˈntɜ:ʌli: / Another word for involuntarily — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

without will or conscious control; unintentionally

Synonyms & similar words

voluntarily unwillingly unconsciously instinctively reflexively spontaneously automatically unintentionally unwittingly inadvertently accidentally unplanned uncontrolled irresistibly compulsively habitually impulsively unthinkingly subconsciously inherently innately

Example sentences

  1. He involuntarily gasped when he saw the snake.
  2. She involuntarily closed her eyes when the bright light flashed.
  3. They involuntarily shivered in the cold wind.
  4. The baby's hand involuntarily reached for the toy.
  5. He involuntarily smiled when he heard the joke.

Quotes

  • 'Happiness is something that comes into our lives through doors we don't even remember leaving open.' - Rose Lane
  • 'Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.' - Albert Einstein
  • 'The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.' - Albert Einstein

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