voluntarily
adjectiveHow to pronounce voluntarily:
Definition of voluntarily:
- voluntarily (adjective):
- proceeding from the will or from one's own choice or consent
Synonyms for voluntarily:
by choice
deliberately
freely
intentionally
knowingly
lief
of your own accord
of your own free will
of your own volition
off your own bat
on your own initiative
willingly
without being asked
without prompting
Antonyms for voluntarily:
against your better judgment
against your will
aversely
carefully
cautiously
grudgingly
hesitantly
hesitatingly
involuntarily
obstinately
protestingly
refractorily
reluctantly
resentfully
stubbornly
under duress
unenthusiastically
unintentionally
unwillingly
warily
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