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| Main Entry: |
involuntary
 [in-vol-uhn-ter-ee] 
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| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | automatic; not done willingly |
| Synonyms: | automatic, begrudging, blind, compulsory, conditioned, forced, grudging, habitual, impulsive, instinctive, instinctual, knee-jerk, obligatory, reflex, reflexive, reluctant, spontaneous, uncalculated, unconscious, uncontrolled, unintended, unintentional, unmeditated, unpremeditated, unprompted, unthinking, unwilling, unwitting, will-less |
| Antonyms: | conscious, intentional, unforced, voluntary |
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Example Sentences
- If the reflexive reaction to such a dish was a grimace, it was quickly dispelled.
- Success depended on the leader taking immediate reflexive actions while still maintaining coolness under extreme pressure.
- Another reason not to get too excited is the reflexive conservatism and technophobia of medical folk.
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