Involuntary
(adjective)
- Not done or acted on by choice or intention; done without one's control or will.
- Not under the control of the will or conscious mind.
- Not deliberate or intentional.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from late latin involuntarius, from in- "not" + voluntarius (from voluntas "will").
Examples:
- The muscle movement was involuntary and beyond his control.
- The involuntary gasp escaped her lips.
- The involuntary tremble in his voice betrayed his fear.
- The involuntary response was a result of the sudden stimulus.
- The involuntary laughter was inappropriate in the serious situation.