CEFR C1

arbitrariness

noun

Meaning

The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Examples

The arbitrariness of the new rules frustrated the employees.
Critics pointed to the arbitrariness of the selection process.

Synonyms: capriciousness, whimsicality, randomness, subjectivity

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arbitrariness (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɑːrˈbɪtrərɪnəs/

Definition

The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Examples

The arbitrariness of the new rules frustrated the employees.
Critics pointed to the arbitrariness of the selection process.
We must guard against the arbitrariness that can creep into decision-making.

Synonyms of arbitrariness

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Antonyms of arbitrariness

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