Move Involuntarily (Verb)
Meaning
Move in an uncontrolled manner.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- As the anesthesia wore off, her leg started to move involuntarily under the sheet, catching the nurse off guard.
- Her hands began to move involuntarily as she struggled with a nightmare in her sleep.
- Muscle spasms caused his mouth to move involuntarily in a quick, awkward motion.
- He found his feet move involuntarily to the music as soon as it started, despite having two left feet.
- When the doctor pricked the reflex point on her knee, her leg suddenly move involuntarily skyward.