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Involuntary vs Constrained - What's the difference?

involuntary | constrained | Related terms |

Involuntary is a related term of constrained.


As adjectives the difference between involuntary and constrained

is that involuntary is without intention; unintentional while constrained is within close bounds; confined.

As a verb constrained is

(constrain).

involuntary

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Without intention; unintentional.
  • He involuntarily overheard the conversation.
  • Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.
  • He found himself the involuntary witness in the trial.

    Synonyms

    * unbewised * unvoluntary

    Derived terms

    * involuntarily * involuntariness

    References

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    constrained

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (constrain)
  • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • within close bounds; confined.
  • Derived terms

    * constrainedly * constrainedness