involuntariness
Definitions
The quality or state of being done, occurring, or existing without conscious control or volition.
The condition of being contrary to or independent of a person's will.
Examples
The lawyer argued that the involuntariness of the confession made it inadmissible in court.
He struggled to explain the involuntariness of his muscle spasms during the medical examination.
Synonyms
compulsion unconsciousness lack of control spontaneity reflexive action
Antonyms
voluntariness deliberation intentionality conscious choice willfulness