Unwillkürlich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Unwillkürlich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "involuntary", "spontaneous" or "unconscious". It is also used as adverb.

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Meanings of "unwillkürlich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Involuntary, spontaneous"

"Unwillkürlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein Lachen war unwillkürlich und ansteckend.His laughter was involuntary and contagious.
  2. Die Bewegung war völlig unwillkürlich.The movement was completely involuntary.
  3. Er zuckte unwillkürlich zusammen, als er den Knall hörte.He flinched involuntarily when he heard the bang.

2.) "Without conscious intention"

"Unwillkürlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er lächelte unwillkürlich, als er das Baby sah.He smiled involuntarily when he saw the baby.
  2. Sie griff unwillkürlich nach dem fallenden Glas.She involuntarily reached for the falling glass.
  3. Er begann unwillkürlich zu weinen, als er die Nachricht hörte.He involuntarily began to cry when he heard the news.
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