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arbitrary

[ahr-bi-trer-ee] / ˈɑr bɪˌtrɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
whimsical, chance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
capricious discretionary erratic frivolous inconsistent irrational irresponsible random subjective unreasonable willful
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approximate fanciful injudicious offhand optional supercilious superficial unaccountable unscientific wayward
Antonyms
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consistent definite dependable logical reasonable regular reliable sensible steady unchanging
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circumspect democratic rational reasoned supported
ADJECTIVE
dictatorial
Synonyms
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autocratic
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absolute bossy despotic dogmatic domineering downright flat out high-handed imperious magisterial monocratic no ifs ands or buts no joke overbearing peremptory straight out summary tyrannical tyrannous
Antonyms
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circumspect democratic rational reasonable reasoned supported

Example Sentences

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The DOJ has long claimed that the policy was not arbitrary but carefully laid out in a May 2025 email about “Courthouse Arrest Guidance and Case Adjudication.”

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

In her ruling, she said the government's designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk was "likely both contrary to law and arbitrary and capricious."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“Bad years for the S&P 500 are due to very specific factors, not just bad luck or arbitrary changes in investor sentiment,” said Nicholas Colas, co-founder of DataTrek, in commentary shared with MarketWatch on Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Türk said many Venezuelans remained in "arbitrary detention" despite the passing of the amnesty law last month.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

This distinction is arbitrary, since Homo erectus evolved into Homo sapiens.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond