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I forgot the name of an adjective which means that you do something because you want to. It has a complete anytonym which sounds similar (I think they just have different prefixes) but means you do it because of outside factors. Any help is appreciated :)

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The word you are looking for is intrinsic, and its antonym is extrinsic:

Intrinsic motivation involves doing something because it's personally rewarding to you. Extrinsic motivation involves doing something because you want to earn a reward or avoid punishment.
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation: What's the Difference?

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voluntary

done, made, brought about, undertaken, etc., of one's own accord or by free choice

His joining the army was voluntary, not because he was drafted.

The opposite is "involuntary."

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