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

So who is that one famous face banned from the Met Gala, who else won’t be attending of their own volition and who has previously denounced the gala? — Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026

The most likely reason is that the worms crawled there on their own volition. — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026

Trump didn't invite Cox inside his home on his own volition. — Saige Miller, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026

At the end of Season 8, Raver left the show of her own volition, only to return for a guest stint in Season 14 and then for real in Season 15. — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026

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