arbitrary
Pronunciación: [ˈɑːrbɪtrəri]
Palabra
Contexto: «decision-making»
(adjective) when a choice or decision is made without a specific reason or rule. It means that someone just picked something randomly or based on personal feeling instead of following a clear rule.
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The teacher made an arbitrary choice to give out stickers to students who were quiet.
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The rules were not arbitrary; they were based on careful planning and logic.
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Why did you make that arbitrary decision instead of following the plan?
Contexto: «law»
(adjective) when a law or action seems unfair or done without reason. It can make people feel upset because it doesn't follow rules or fair practices.
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The judge's ruling was criticized as being arbitrary and not based on solid evidence.
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Her punishment was not arbitrary; it followed the guidelines exactly.
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Do you think the officials are making arbitrary decisions about the rules?
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