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ofrivillig

involuntary

Definition & meaning

Ofrivillig means involuntary, unintentional, or unwilling, depending on the context. It describes something that happens without someone’s conscious control or against their wishes.

Grammar & Word origin

An adjective formed from the negative prefix o- and frivillig (“voluntary” or “willing”).

  • Common gender: ofrivillig
  • Neuter: ofrivilligt
  • Plural and definite form: ofrivilliga

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • oavsiktlig — “unintentional”; emphasizes that something was not intended.
  • ofrivilligt — the neuter or adverbial form, often meaning “involuntarily.”

Antonym:

  • frivillig — “voluntary” or “willing”; done by choice.

Common phrases & collocations

  • ofrivillig rörelse — involuntary movement
  • ofrivillig ensamhet — unwanted loneliness
  • ofrivilligt barnlös — involuntarily childless

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Examples

Mannen gav ett ofrivilligt skratt.adjective

The man gave an involuntary laugh.

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