Involuntary

Adjective

 * 1) Without intention; unintentional.
 * He involuntarily overheard the conversation.
 * 1) Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.
 * He found himself the involuntary witness in the trial.

Synonyms

 * unvoluntary

Derived terms

 * involuntarily
 * involuntariness

Related terms

 * volunteer

Thesaurus
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