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What is another word for Voluntary? – 284 Voluntary Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    optional intentional deliberate willing unforced spontaneous free unpaid elective discretionary chosen self-imposed purposeful conscious intentional planned premeditated calculated considered thoughtful gratuitous uncompelled uncoerced autonomous independent self-directed self-motivated motivated enthusiastic dedicated committed passionate fervent ardent zealous eager keen excited thrilled delighted pleased happy willing glad cheerful jubilant ecstatic elated overjoyed thrilled captivated enchanted charmed bewitched spellbound beguiled enamored infatuated smitten lovesick devoted addicted obsessed passionate fervent fanatical zealous dedicated committed wholehearted sincere genuine heartfelt earnest serious solemn grave somber sedate staid demure prim proper correct decorous seemly fitting suitable appropriate apt pertinent relevant applicable apposite felicitous opportune seasonable timely propitious auspicious favorable benign salutary wholesome beneficial advantageous profitable useful helpful serviceable valuable worthwhile desirable attractive alluring enticing tempting seductive irresistible compelling persuasive convincing credible believable trustworthy reliable dependable faithful loyal steadfast constant unwavering unshakeable unrelenting unremitting unsparing unyielding resolute determined firm steadfast unswerving unwavering unflagging untiring indefatigable indomitable invincible unconquerable unbeatable unsurpassable unmatched unparalleled unequaled unmatched peerless supreme preeminent paramount dominant ruling reigning regnant sovereign ascendant predominant prevailing current popular fashionable trendy stylish chic modish modern contemporary up-to-date avant-garde pioneering innovative groundbreaking revolutionary radical bold daring adventurous courageous fearless dauntless intrepid undaunted unflinching unshrinking undismayed unappalled unmoved unaffected unimpressed unruffled unperturbed untroubled serene tranquil peaceful calm composed collected sedate staid demure prim proper correct decorous seemly fitting suitable appropriate apt pertinent relevant applicable apposite felicitous opportune seasonable timely propitious auspicious favorable benign salutary wholesome beneficial advantageous profitable useful helpful serviceable valuable worthwhile desirable attractive alluring enticing tempting seductive irresistible compelling persuasive convincing credible believable trustworthy reliable dependable faithful loyal steadfast constant unwavering unshakeable unrelenting unremitting unsparing unyielding resolute determined firm steadfast unswerving unwavering unflagging untiring indefatigable indomitable invincible unconquerable unbeatable unsurpassable

    Meaning of Voluntary

    Done, given, or acting of one's own free will, without being forced or coerced.

    Definitions

    • Done, given, or acting of one's own free will, without being forced or coerced
    • Unpaid or without payment, especially for work done or services provided
    • Relating to or denoting a system or organization in which people work or provide services without being paid

    Etymology of Voluntary

    From Old French "voluntaire", from Latin "voluntarius", from "voluntas" meaning "will" or "desire", from "velle" meaning "to will" or "to wish"
    The word "voluntary" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe actions or decisions made of one's own free will

    Example Uses

    • The charity relies on voluntary donations to fund its operations
    • She made a voluntary decision to leave her job and start her own business
    • The company offers voluntary retirement packages to its employees
    • He gave a voluntary statement to the police about the incident
    • The hospital is staffed by voluntary workers who provide care and support to patients

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    involuntary forced coerced compulsory