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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 A cap seems arbitrary and shifting to A-minuses feels inconsequential, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

District Judge Kevin Castel sided with the department on these grounds, holding that the courthouse arrests were not unlawfully arbitrary.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 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

She has been extremely active in denouncing corruption, illegalities, arbitrary actions by the authorities, and human rights violations.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

It was time to stop thinking about something as arbitrary as skin color.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama