involuntary

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not done by choice; done unwillingly, or without the decision or intention of the person involved:

A sharp tap on the knee usually causes an involuntary movement of the lower leg.

not done willingly, or not done intentionally:

A sharp tap beneath the knee usually causes an involuntary movement of the lower leg.

The driver of the vehicle was charged with involuntary manslaughter.

not done by choice, or not done as a result of someone's decision or intention:

Involuntary unemployment means that you suffer a total loss of salary as the result of the loss of employment.

The number of involuntary part-timers - people who couldn't get more hours or find a full-time job - is increasing.