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involuntary in German

involuntary in German is unabsichtlich, unwillkürlich, ungewollt — involuntary means done without conscious control or against one's will.

involuntary in German

unabsichtlich
adj
Without intention; unintentional.
unwillkürlich
adj
Without intention; unintentional.
ungewollt
adj
Without intention; unintentional.
unfreiwillig
adj
Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.
ohne es zu wollen
adj
Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.

What does "involuntary" mean?

  1. adj Done without conscious control or against one's will.
    "Blinking is mostly an involuntary reflex."
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involuntary in a sentence

  • Blinking is mostly an involuntary reflex.
  • He was placed on involuntary leave from the company.

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What is "involuntary" in German?

"involuntary" in German is unabsichtlich, unwillkürlich, ungewollt. involuntary means: Done without conscious control or against one's will.

How do you use "involuntary" in a sentence?

Example: "Blinking is mostly an involuntary reflex." In German, "involuntary" is unabsichtlich, unwillkürlich, ungewollt.

Are there other ways to say "involuntary" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "involuntary": unabsichtlich, unwillkürlich, ungewollt, unfreiwillig, ohne es zu wollen.

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