involuntarily

• Adverb, das bedeutet „ohne Absicht oder bewusste Kontrolle“ oder „gegen den eigenen Willen“. Es beschreibt Handlungen oder Reaktionen, die automatisch oder ohne bewusste Entscheidung ablaufen.

An adverb meaning "without intention or conscious control" or "against one's will." It describes actions or reactions that occur automatically or without deliberate choice.

1. Without conscious controlB2formal

   In a way that is not done by choice or conscious effort; automatically.

   Unwillkürlich

   • He involuntarily flinched when the loud noise occurred.
   • She involuntarily smiled at the funny memory.
   • His eyes involuntarily closed as the bright light hit them.

   Synonymeautomaticallyinstinctivelymechanicallyspontaneouslyunconsciouslyuncontrollablyunintentionallyunwittingly

   Antonymeconsciouslydeliberatelyintentionallypurposelyvoluntarilywillingly

2. Against one's willB2formal

   In a manner that is forced or done without consent.

   Unfreiwillig

   • The witness was involuntarily detained by the police.
   • He involuntarily participated in the experiment.
   • She was involuntarily transferred to a different department.

   Synonymecompulsorilyforciblyreluctantlyunwillingly

   Antonymeconsciouslydeliberatelyfreelyintentionallyvoluntarilywillingly