arbitrarily
/ˌɑrbəˈtrɛrəli/
adverb
- In a way that is based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
- He arbitrarily decided to cancel the meeting just because he was in a bad mood.
- The rules were applied arbitrarily, with some people getting exceptions and others not.
- The teacher arbitrarily assigned seats without asking for student preferences.
- In a way that is unreasonable or unfair because it is not based on facts or rules.
- The manager arbitrarily fired three employees without any warning or explanation.
- Prices were set arbitrarily, so customers had no idea what anything really cost.
- The judge ruled that the fine had been imposed arbitrarily and ordered it refunded.
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