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involuntary

adjective

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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/ / /ɪnˈvɑ.lənˌtɛɹ.i/ / /ɪnˈvɒl.ənˌtɛɹ.i/

adj

Etymology: From in- + voluntary, from Late Latin involontarius, from in + volontarius.

  1. Without intention; unintentional.
  2. Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.

    He found himself the involuntary witness in the trial.

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