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Involuntary vs Microexpression - What's the difference?

involuntary | microexpression |

As an adjective involuntary

is without intention; unintentional.

As a noun microexpression is

a fleeting, involuntary facial expression that may reveal private thoughts or emotions.

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

    Related terms

    * volunteer

    References

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    microexpression

    English

    (wikipedia microexpression)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A fleeting, involuntary facial expression that may reveal private thoughts or emotions.