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arbitrary definitions
# Definition Sets
1unreasonable; based on one's wishes or whims without regard for reason or fairness86 sets
2unreasonable75 sets
3unreasonable or capricious; random; tyrannical; ex. arbitrary ruler55 sets
4determined by impulse rather than reason46 sets
5determined by chance or impulse33 sets
6random32 sets
7based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice27 sets
8determined by chance or whim rather than by reason or necessity22 sets
9(adj.) unreasonable; based on one's wishes or whims without regard for reason or fairness21 sets
10capricious, high-handed, autocratic20 sets
11adj. fixed or done capriciously.20 sets
12not binding on anyone19 sets
13random; capricious18 sets
14based on whims or individual preferences16 sets
15based on factors that appear random16 sets
16chosen at random or without apparent reason15 sets
17randomly chosen14 sets
18selected at random and without reason13 sets
19based on whim, dictatorial13 sets
20random; for no definite reason13 sets
21reasoned, rational, objective, equitable12 sets
22autocratic; despotic; tyrannical; proceeding from a whim or fancy12 sets
23selected by random choice and without solid reason12 sets
24based on personal whim11 sets
25lacking reason10 sets
26capricious; randomly chosen; tyrannical10 sets
27unreasonable; based on ones wishes or whims without regard for reason or fairness10 sets
28based on whim9 sets
29depending solely on individual will; inconsistent9 sets
30impulsive9 sets
31related to personal judgement; left to chance9 sets
32adj. capricious; randomly chosen; tyrannical9 sets
33(adj.) based on factors that appear random (the boy's decision to choose one college over another seems ___.9 sets
34random; capricious random8 sets
35subject to individual judgement8 sets
36partial; biased7 sets
37adj. based on personal opinion or impulse, not on reason7 sets
38unreasonable; based on one's own wishes or whims without regard for reason or fairness7 sets
39biased prejudiced, capricious7 sets
40unreasonable or capricious; tyrannical7 sets