Definitions

discretional

[dih-skresh-uh-nl] / dɪˈskrɛʃ ə nl /

ADJECTIVE

facultative

Synonyms

WEAK

discretionary elective noncompulsory nonobligatory not required volitional voluntary

ADJECTIVE

optional

Synonyms

WEAK

alternative arbitrary discretionary elective extra facultative free no strings attached noncompulsory nonobligatory not required open unforced unrestricted up to the individual volitional voluntary

Antonyms

WEAK

compulsory forced required

ADJECTIVE

uncompelled

Synonyms

WEAK

autonomous chosen deliberate designful elected free free-willed freely gratuitous honorary independent intended intentional opted optional spontaneous unasked unbidden unconstrained unforced unpaid unprescribed volitional volunteer willed willful wished witting

ADJECTIVE

unforced

Synonyms

WEAK

autonomous chosen deliberate designful elected free free-willed freely gratuitous honorary independent intended intentional opted optional spontaneous unasked unbidden uncompelled unconstrained unpaid unprescribed volitional volunteer willed willful wished witting

ADJECTIVE

voluntary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

spontaneous

STRONG

chosen free independent volunteer

WEAK

autonomous deliberate designful elected free-willed freely gratuitous honorary intended intentional opted optional unasked unbidden uncompelled unconstrained unforced unpaid unprescribed volitional willed willful wished witting

Antonyms

WEAK

forced involuntary obligatory unwilling

Example Sentences

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Discretional spending is projected at 120 billion reais next year, Funchal added.

From Reuters • Aug. 21, 2021