Meaning
involuntary, accidental
- done or occurring without intention, conscious control, or will
In a sentence
È stato solo un errore involontario, non volevo offenderti.
It was just an unintentional mistake; I didn't mean to offend you.
Il battito delle palpebre è spesso un riflesso involontario.
Blinking is often an involuntary reflex.
La sua reazione sarcastica non era del tutto involontaria.
Her sarcastic reaction was not entirely unintentional.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| involontario | masculine · singular |
| involontaria | feminine · singular |
| involontari | masculine · plural |
| involontarie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Opposite of 'volontario' (intentional, voluntary).
- Often describes mistakes, movements, or physiological reactions.