involuntarily

Definition

In an involuntary manner; done without conscious thought.

Etymology

From involuntary + -ly or in- + voluntarily.

Example Sentences

• "Her leg twitched involuntarily."
• "He involuntarily overheard the conversation."
• "His eyes filled with tears, as he took up the glittering lengths. Their pale gold was lovely as ever; but there was something in the touch from which he involuntarily recoiled."