Involuntariness

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˈvoʊˈɫəntˈɑɹiˈnɛs/

Involuntariness (noun)

  1. The state of doing something without deciding to do it.
  2. A lack of personal control over an action or response, so it happens automatically.

Examples

  • The involuntariness of his reaction surprised everyone.
  • Her involuntariness showed when she flinched at the noise.