Discretionary Synonyms and Antonyms

dĭ-skrĕshə-nĕrē
Based on individual judgment or discretion
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. optional
  2. discretional
  3. arbitrary
  4. judgmental
  5. left to discretion
  6. personal
  7. subjective
Not compulsory or automatic
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. elective
  2. facultative
  3. optional
Open to choice
(Adjective)
Antonyms:
  1. nondiscretionary

Words Related to Discretionary

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Discretionary Sentence Examples

  • The president of each house has the discretionary power of appointing additional laymen, not exceeding ten in number.

  • Subject to his control the government of India enjoys a certain discretionary Finance.

  • Dividend payments on the preference shares are fully discretionary.

  • I do not know how anyone can make that comment and then go on to say that a wholly discretionary code is better.

  • In the event that a customer owes Portland any monies, any SLA offered by Portland Communications Ltd becomes discretionary.

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