CEFR C1 · Greenwashing

involuntary

/ɪnˈvɒləntəri/ 📚 Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Done without conscious control or intention; happening automatically. It describes actions or reactions that are not chosen.

Synonyms

automatic unconscious reflexive spontaneous unintended

Antonyms

voluntary intentional deliberate conscious willing

Translations

involuntary in your language

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عربي

لا إرادي يعني القيام بشيء دون تحكم أو نية واعية.

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اردو

غیر ارادی کا مطلب ہے بغیر کسی شعوری کنٹرول یا ارادے کے کیا گیا کام۔

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हिंदी

अनैच्छिक का अर्थ है बिना किसी सचेत नियंत्रण या इरादे के किया गया कार्य।

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中文

非自愿意味着在没有意识控制或意图的情况下完成；自动发生。

Easy Explanation

If something is involuntary, you do it without thinking. You don't choose to do it. It happens automatically, like a reflex.

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Memory TipRemember 'in-' often means 'not', so 'involuntary' is 'not voluntary'.

Contextual Examples

His knee jerked in an involuntary (automatic) reflex when the doctor tapped it.

She let out an involuntary (unintended) gasp of surprise when she saw the beautiful view.

Coughing is often an involuntary (unconscious) action that helps clear your throat.

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