involuntary

(in-vol-un-tar-y) 5 syllables

Definition


adjective.
1 not subject to the control of the will; 2 controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control

Example Sentence

Tapping your knee creates an involuntary reflex.

Synonyms

unconscious; instinctual; impulsive

Antonyms

willful; conscious

Rhymes

  • involuntary