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OBLIGATORY Antonyms

There are 7 antonyms of the word obligatory. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For OBLIGATORY

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optional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• possible but not necessary; left to personal choice

discretionary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment

• (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed

elective
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• subject to popular election

noun

• a course that the student can select from among alternatives

adjective satellite

• optional

facultative
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to the mental faculties

• able to exist under more than one set of conditions

adjective satellite

• granting a privilege or permission or power to do or not do something

• optional

nonobligatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not required by rule or law

unforced
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not brought about by coercion or force

• not resulting from undue effort; not forced

voluntary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

• controlled by individual volition

noun

• (military) a person who freely enlists for service

• composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance

Alternatives for OPTIONAL

Alternatives for DISCRETIONARY

Alternatives for ELECTIVE

Alternatives for FACULTATIVE

Alternatives for NONOBLIGATORY

Alternatives for UNFORCED

Alternatives for VOLUNTARY

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