arbitrariness

[ahr-bi-trer-ee-nis] / ˈɑr bɪˌtrɛr i nɪs /

NOUN

fanaticism

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bigotry extremism hatred intolerance zeal zealotry

STRONG

abandonment bias contumacy dedication devotion dogma enthusiasm faction frenzy immoderation infatuation injustice madness monomania obsessiveness obstinacy partiality partisanship passion prejudice rage single-mindedness stubbornness superstition tenacity transport unfairness unruliness violence willfulness

WEAK

incorrigibility unreasonableness

Antonyms

STRONG

apathy calmness dislike doubt fairness impartiality indifference irresolution justice peace peacefulness

WEAK

disinterest unenthusiasm

NOUN

unreasonableness

Synonyms

WEAK

absurdity caprice illogicality illogicalness irrationality

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For others, dog meat has served as a provocative thought exercise about the arbitrariness of the moral value humans assign to animals.

From Los Angeles Times

“The warehouse was a testament to the arbitrariness” of the process, Van Hollen said.

From Seattle Times

“At best, there’s an arbitrariness to the programs, and at worst, there’s no quality assurance.”

From Los Angeles Times

"We will continue to demand that U.S. authorities put a stop to legal arbitrariness against Russian citizens," the ministry said, according to RIA.

From Reuters

She particularly focuses on what she calls the "arbitrariness" and the damage it has caused.

From Salon

arbitrariness

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