INVOLUNTARY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for INVOLUNTARY?

Need another word that means the same as “involuntary”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “involuntary” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Involuntary” are: nonvoluntary, unvoluntary, reflex, reflexive, automatic, mechanical, unconditioned, compulsory, obligatory, mandatory, forced, coercive, exacted, imposed, required, constrained, ordained, prescribed

Involuntary as an Adjective

Definitions of "Involuntary" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “involuntary” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Not subject to the control of the will.
• Done without will or conscious control.
• Controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control.
• (especially of muscles or nerves) concerned in bodily processes that are not under the control of the will.
• Not subject to the control of the will- John F.Kennedy.
• Done against someone's will; compulsory.

Synonyms of "Involuntary" as an adjective (18 Words)

automatic	(of a device or process) working by itself with little or no direct human control. Automatic transmission.
coercive	Relating to or using force or threats. Authority is directional instead of coercive.
compulsory	Required by law or a rule; obligatory. Compulsory military service.
constrained	Severely restricted in scope, extent, or activity. A constrained smile.
exacted	Marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact.
forced	Forced or compelled. A forced smile.
imposed	Set forth authoritatively as obligatory. The imposed taxation.
mandatory	Required by rule. Wearing helmets was made mandatory for pedal cyclists.
mechanical	Operated by a machine or machinery. Mechanical design.
nonvoluntary	Not subject to the control of the will- John F.Kennedy.
obligatory	Morally or legally constraining or binding. A sovereign whose laws are obligatory.
ordained	Fixed or established especially by order or command. An ordained priest.
prescribed	Fixed or established especially by order or command. In prescribed order.
reflex	Without volition or conscious control. Sneezing is a reflex action.
reflexive	Of a verb or clause having a reflexive pronoun as its object e g wash oneself. At concerts like this one standing ovations have become reflexive.
required	Required by rule. Eight editions were published each required reading for trainees.
unconditioned	Not subject to conditions or to an antecedent condition; unconditional. An unconditioned reflex.
unvoluntary	Not subject to the control of the will- John F.Kennedy.

Usage Examples of "Involuntary" as an adjective

• She gave an involuntary shudder.
• A policy of involuntary repatriation.
• It (becoming a hero) was involuntary. They sank my boat.
• Involuntary muscles.
• Gave an involuntary start.
• An involuntary shudder.
• Involuntary manslaughter.
• Involuntary servitude.

Associations of "Involuntary" (30 Words)

accidental	A musical notation that makes a note sharp or flat or natural although that is not part of the key signature. A verdict of accidental death.
adventitious	Associated by chance and not an integral part. Adventitious similarities.
anonymous	Having no known name or identity or known source. Anonymous authors.
automatic	A vehicle with automatic transmission. An automatic thank you.
blind	Make blind by putting the eyes out. The holding company was just a blind.
forced	Forced or compelled. A forced smile.
incidental	An item that is incidental. Confusion incidental to a quick change.
instinctive	Relating to or prompted by instinct; done without conscious thought. An instinctive distaste for conflict.
nameless	(of a child) illegitimate. The myths talk about nameless horrors infesting our universe.
naturally	As may be expected. One leads naturally into the other.
obligatory	Morally or legally constraining or binding. It was a quiet little street with the obligatory pub at the end.
opportunist	Opportunistic. The calculating and opportunist politician.
reflex	In reflexology a response in a part of the body to stimulation of a corresponding point on the feet hands or head. An act of consciousness is a reflex act with its own object viz the act of knowledge itself.
robotic	Of or relating to mechanical robots. His robotic voice.
spontaneous	(of a plant) growing naturally and without being tended or cultivated. Spontaneous combustion.
spontaneously	Without advance preparation. A surprising number of early pregnancies spontaneously abort.
tripping	Moving easily and quickly; nimble. A tripping singing measure.
unaware	(often followed by `of’) not aware. Unaware of the danger they were in.
unconscious	Unaware of. Lay unconscious on the floor.
unexpected	Not expected or anticipated. He seemed to have a knack for saying the unexpected.
unfamiliar	Not having knowledge or experience of. A name unfamiliar to most.
unidentified	Not yet identified. An unidentified species.
unintended	Not deliberate. The unintended consequences of people s actions.
unintentional	Done or made or performed with purpose and intent. An unintentional pun.
unintentionally	Not on purpose. She hit him unintentionally.
unknown	An unknown person or thing. An unknown writer.
unnamed	Being or having an unknown or unnamed source. The unnamed man was found unconscious.
unwillingly	Against one’s wishes; reluctantly. He unwillingly went back to the family business in the City.
unwitting	Unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge. His rudeness was unwitting.
voluntary	Under the conscious control of the brain. A voluntary confession.