Synonyms of volition

volition

noun

vō-ˈli-shən 

1

as in choice

the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions

oftentimes the dialect we speak is completely beyond our volition

Synonyms & Similar Words

• choice
• autonomy
• will
• free will
• accord
• option
• self-determination
• preference
• inclination
• predilection
• predisposition
• selection
• election
• propensity
• disposition
• tendency
• devices
• partiality
• proclivity
• penchant
• discretion
• alternative
• bent
• pick
• way
• leaning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• force
• pressure
• constraint
• coercion
• compulsion
• duress

2

as in option

the power, right, or opportunity to choose

left the church of her own volition, not because she was excommunicated

Synonyms & Similar Words

• choice
• option
• preference
• way
• liberty
• alternative
• discretion
• selection
• election
• pick
• vote
• druthers
• determination
• will
• inclination
• voice
• free will
• say
• liking
• propensity
• tendency
• judgment
• predilection
• proclivity
• discernment
• partiality
• perspicacity
• penchant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• force
• coercion
• obligation
• duty
• duress
• Hobson's choice

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of volition

The 50-year-old actor started dieting at just 5 years old and later, by his own volition, at age 24. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Bonk and Hurricanes defenseman William Carrier were battling in front of Vladar, and Bonk indeed made contact with Carrier at the top of the crease, but Carrier seemed to reestablish his position deeper in the paint and bump Vladar (37 saves) of his own volition. — Sean Gentille, New York Times, 10 May 2026

In February, a Meta employee went viral after posting about OpenClaw deleting a large amount of emails of its own volition. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 8 May 2026

Kotb stepped down from the Today show of her own volition, and has returned to help multiple times. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 May 2026

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