Unchoice

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    the lack or absence of choice uncountable, usually

    "He only describes men who voluntarily, even euphorically, deliver themselves into the state of unchoice that opium gives them."

  2. 2
    the act or process of unchoosing; that which is unchosen or rejected; rejection uncountable, usually

    "If Goody is correct then the traditional local religions would seem to be incompatible with a literate society, and the introduction of literacy thus necessitates the unchoice of such religions."

Adjective
  1. 1
    not choice; less than desired; undesirable

    "He indulges in conversations in loud tones and unchoice terms."

Example

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"He indulges in conversations in loud tones and unchoice terms."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From un- + choice (adjective).

Etymology 2

From un- (“lack or absence of”) + choice.

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