Uncoerced: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncoerced

 

[ ˌʌnkəʊˈɜrst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

freedom of choice

Not forced or compelled; voluntary.

Synonyms

spontaneous, unforced, volitional, voluntary

Examples of usage

  • He made the decision uncoerced, based on his own beliefs.
  • The participants were uncoerced and willingly took part in the study.
  • She joined the club uncoerced, out of genuine interest.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncoerced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não coagido

🇮🇳 अप्रेरित

🇩🇪 ungezwungen

🇮🇩 tidak dipaksa

🇺🇦 незмушений

🇵🇱 nieprzymuszony

🇯🇵 強制されていない

🇫🇷 non contraint

🇪🇸 no coaccionado

🇹🇷 zorlanmamış

🇰🇷 강요되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مُرغم

🇨🇿 nepřinucený

🇸🇰 neprinútený

🇨🇳 未被强迫的

🇸🇮 neprisiljen

🇮🇸 ekki þvingaður

🇰🇿 мәжбүрленбеген

🇬🇪 არაიძულეს

🇦🇿 məcbur edilməmiş

🇲🇽 no coaccionado

Etymology

The word 'uncoerced' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'coerce' meaning 'to persuade or induce by force or threat'. The term first appeared in the mid-17th century in English literature, emphasizing the concept of voluntary action without any external pressure or influence.

See also: coerced, coercer, coercion, coercionist.