involuntary

involontario

Che avviene senza volerlo fare o senza poterlo controllare.

In inglese semplice: Happening without you meaning to do it or being able to control it.

• His hand made an involuntary movement.
• She gave an involuntary cry when the door slammed.
• The medicine can cause involuntary muscle movements.

Sinonimi: unintentional, automatic

Contrari: voluntary, intentional

Espressioni comuni: involuntary movement, involuntary reaction, involuntary shudder

involontario, forzato

Fatto o vissuto perché si è costretti, anche se non lo si desidera.

In inglese semplice: Done or experienced because you are forced to, although you do not want to.

• She became an involuntary participant in the dispute.
• His involuntary admission to hospital required a court order.
• The law protects people from involuntary servitude.

Sinonimi: forced, unwilling

Contrari: voluntary, willing

Espressioni comuni: involuntary participant, involuntary admission, involuntary confinement