involuntarily
adverb/ɪnˈvɒləntɛrəli/
Frequency rank: #14,214 most common English word
Meaning
without intention or conscious control; not done on purpose.
Example sentence
She involuntarily held her breath when she heard the sudden loud noise.
Synonyms & related words
- instinctively
- automatically
- unconsciously
- reflexively
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