Arbitrary
9 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Based on random choice or personal whim rather than reason or system. It describes decisions or actions that lack a clear justification or appear capricious and unpredictable.
“The seemingly arbitrary rules created confusion and frustration among team members.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɑːbɪtrəri/
Syllables
ar·bi·trar·y
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Antonyms
nonarbitrary
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14 points; valuable for using Y (4pts) and common letter combinations
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