arbitrary

arbitrario

Scelto o fatto senza una ragione chiara o sensata.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: random, unjustified

Contrari: reasoned

Espressioni comuni: arbitrary decision, arbitrary limit, arbitrary rules

arbitrario, soggettivo

Deciso in base a preferenze personali, senza una regola o un criterio oggettivo.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: subjective, discretionary

Contrari: objective

Espressioni comuni: arbitrary choice, arbitrary designation, arbitrary distinction

arbitrario, dispotico

Che usa il proprio potere secondo i capricci del momento, senza ragioni né rispetto per gli altri.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: capricious, despotic

Espressioni comuni: arbitrary ruler, arbitrary power, arbitrary punishment