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not required

ADJECTIVE

facultative

Synonyms

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discretional discretionary elective noncompulsory nonobligatory volitional voluntary

ADJECTIVE

optional

Synonyms

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alternative arbitrary discretional discretionary elective extra facultative free no strings attached noncompulsory nonobligatory open unforced unrestricted up to the individual volitional voluntary

Antonyms

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compulsory forced required

ADJECTIVE

uncalled-for

Synonyms

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accidental avoidable fortuitous futile inappropriate inessential needless nonessential optional unessential uninvited unneeded unrequired unwanted unwarranted unwelcome useless

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It added that, under commodities futures trading regulation in the US, the influencers it pays are not required to talk about risk when advertising its website or app.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Although these movements can sometimes lead to mild soreness, especially for beginners, discomfort is not required to see progress.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

She is not required to attend the hearing because the charge is a misdemeanor, and can be represented by her attorney, prosecutors said in a statement.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

They are not required to document whether the efforts worked.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

But the universe is not required to be in perfect harmony with human ambition.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

not required

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