Arbitrariness: meaning, definitions and examples
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arbitrariness
[ ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪnɪs ]
lack of restraint
The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
Synonyms
capriciousness, randomness, whim
Examples of usage
- His decisions were marked by arbitrariness rather than logic.
- The arbitrariness of the new rules frustrated the employees.
unpredictability
The quality of being unpredictable and subject to chance or whim.
Synonyms
inconsistency, uncertainty, volatility
Examples of usage
- The arbitrariness of the weather made planning the event difficult.
- We were taken aback by the arbitrariness of the judge's ruling.
Translations
Translations of the word "arbitrariness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arbitrariedade
🇮🇳 मनमानी
🇩🇪 Willkür
🇮🇩 kesewenang-wenangan
🇺🇦 самовільність
🇵🇱 dowolność
🇯🇵 恣意性 (しいせい)
🇫🇷 arbitraire
🇪🇸 arbitrariedad
🇹🇷 keyfilik
🇰🇷 자의성
🇸🇦 تعسف
🇨🇿 libovůle
🇸🇰 svojvôľa
🇨🇳 任意性 (rènyìxìng)
🇸🇮 samovoljnost
🇮🇸 geðþótti
🇰🇿 еркіндік
🇬🇪 ქვემდებარეობა
🇦🇿 özbaşınalıq
🇲🇽 arbitrariedad
Word origin
The word 'arbitrariness' is derived from the Latin word 'arbitrarius', meaning 'depending on the will or discretion of another'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The concept of arbitrariness has been discussed in various fields such as philosophy, law, and psychology, highlighting the importance of reason and consistency in decision-making processes.