arbitrary
Pronunciation: [ˈɑːrbɪtrəri]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
The teacher made an arbitrary choice to give out stickers to students who were quiet.
Example
The rules were not arbitrary; they were based on careful planning and logic.
Example
Why did you make that arbitrary decision instead of following the plan?
Context: "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.
Example
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.
Example
Do you think the officials are making arbitrary decisions about the rules?
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