involuntarily

• Adverbio que significa «sin intención o control consciente» o «contra la propia voluntad». Describe acciones o reacciones que ocurren de manera automática o sin una elección deliberada.

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.

   Involuntariamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosautomaticallyinstinctivelymechanicallyspontaneouslyunconsciouslyuncontrollablyunintentionallyunwittingly

   Antónimosconsciouslydeliberatelyintentionallypurposelyvoluntarilywillingly

2. Against one's willB2formal

   In a manner that is forced or done without consent.

   contra la voluntad de uno

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

   Sinónimoscompulsorilyforciblyreluctantlyunwillingly

   Antónimosconsciouslydeliberatelyfreelyintentionallyvoluntarilywillingly