arbitrary

willkürlich

Ohne klare oder vernünftige Grundlage ausgewählt oder getan.

In einfachem Englisch: Chosen or done without a clear or reasonable basis.

• The deadline seems arbitrary.
• They chose an arbitrary number of participants.
• The law protects people against arbitrary arrest.

Synonyme: random, unjustified

Gegenteile: reasoned

Häufige Wendungen: arbitrary decision, arbitrary limit, arbitrary rules

willkürlich, subjektiv

Nach persönlichen Vorlieben entschieden, ohne feste Regel oder objektiv messbaren Unterschied.

In einfachem Englisch: Decided by personal choice rather than a rule or a difference that everyone can measure.

• The choice of names was arbitrary.
• We used arbitrary symbols for the two groups.
• Their arbitrary classification reflects personal preferences.

Synonyme: subjective, discretionary

Gegenteile: objective

Häufige Wendungen: arbitrary choice, arbitrary designation, arbitrary distinction

willkürlich, despotisch

Seine Macht nach Laune ausübend, ohne vernünftigen Grund oder Rücksicht auf andere.

In einfachem Englisch: Using power according to sudden wishes, without reason or concern for other people.

• The people feared their arbitrary ruler.
• Her arbitrary punishments left the staff feeling helpless.
• He exercised arbitrary power over every village.

Synonyme: capricious, despotic

Häufige Wendungen: arbitrary ruler, arbitrary power, arbitrary punishment