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Involuntary vs Uncontrollable - What's the difference?

involuntary | uncontrollable |

As adjectives the difference between involuntary and uncontrollable

is that involuntary is without intention; unintentional while uncontrollable is not able to be controlled, contained or governed.

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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    uncontrollable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not able to be controlled, contained or governed.
    • She got the uncontrollable urge for some chocolate.

    Derived terms

    * uncontrollability * uncontrollableness * uncontrollably

    Related terms

    * control * controllable

    References

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