Arbitrary (Adj.)
Pronunciation: AHR-bi-trer-ee
Word Meaning: The adjective “arbitrary” refers to actions, decisions, or rules that are based on personal choice or whim rather than any consistent principle, reason, or system. It implies a lack of fairness, logic, or objective standards in making decisions.
Uses in Sentence:
- The dictator made arbitrary decisions without considering the needs of the people.
- The teacher’s grading seemed arbitrary, with no clear criteria for evaluation.
- The company implemented arbitrary policies that frustrated employees.
Synonyms:
- Capricious
- Unreasonable
- Random
- Inconsistent
- Unpredictable
- Whimsical
Antonyms:
- Rational
- Reasonable
- Fair
- Systematic
- Just
- Objective
Word Meaning in Hindi: मनमाना (Manmana) / स्वेच्छिक (Swechchik)
Word uses in Hindi:
- तानाशाह ने लोगों की आवश्यकताओं को ध्यान में नहीं रखते हुए मनमाने निर्णय लिए। (The dictator made arbitrary decisions without considering the needs of the people.)
- शिक्षक की ग्रेडिंग में कोई स्पष्ट मूल्यांकन के मापदंड नहीं थे, यह मनमाना लग रहा था। (The teacher’s grading seemed arbitrary, with no clear criteria for evaluation.)
- कंपनी ने मनमानी नीतियाँ लागू की जो कर्मचारियों को परेशान कर रही थीं। (The company implemented arbitrary policies that frustrated employees.)