arbitrarily

An adverb meaning "in a way based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system." It describes actions or decisions made without a clear, logical, or consistent rule.

ruНаречие, означающее «способом, основанным на случайном выборе или личной прихоти, а не на какой-либо причине или системе». Описывает действия или решения, принятые без четкого, логичного или последовательного правила.esAdverbio que significa «de manera basada en la elección o el capricho personal, y no en una razón o sistema claro». Describe acciones o decisiones tomadas sin una regla lógica, coherente o justificada.frAdverbe signifiant « d'une manière fondée sur un choix aléatoire ou un caprice personnel, plutôt que sur une raison ou un système ». Décrit des actions ou décisions prises sans règle claire, logique ou cohérente.deAdverb, das eine Handlung oder Entscheidung bezeichnet, die ohne erkennbaren Grund, ohne System oder nach eigenem Ermessen bzw. Willkür erfolgt; auch im Sinne von zufällig oder beliebig.ptAdvérbio que significa de maneira baseada em escolha aleatória ou capricho pessoal, e não em alguma razão ou sistema. Descreve ações ou decisões tomadas sem uma regra clara, lógica ou consistente.zh副词，指以基于任意选择或个人意愿、而非基于某种理由或体系的方式。描述在没有明确、合乎逻辑或一致规则的情况下做出的行为或决定。arظرف يعني بطريقة مبنية على الاختيار العشوائي أو الهوى الشخصي دون سبب أو نظام. يصف أفعالاً أو قرارات تُتخذ دون قاعدة واضحة أو منطقية أو متسقة.

1. Based on random choice B2 formal

   In a way that is based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

   • The rules were applied arbitrarily, causing confusion.
   • He arbitrarily decided to change the schedule.
   • The numbers were chosen arbitrarily for the experiment.

   ruПроизвольноesde manera arbitrariafrde façon arbitrairedeWillkürlichptArbitrariamentezh任意地arاعتباطياً

   Synonyms: capriciouslyrandomlyunpredictablyunreasonablywhimsically

   Antonyms: deliberatelyintentionallylogicallymethodicallypurposefullyrationallyreasonablysystematically

2. Without reason or logic B2 formal

   In a way that seems unreasonable or without logical justification.

   • The manager arbitrarily dismissed the employee's concerns.
   • The prices were set arbitrarily, with no relation to cost.
   • She arbitrarily rejected all the proposals without explanation.

   ruПроизвольноesarbitrariamentefrde manière arbitrairedeWillkürlichptArbitrariamentezh任意地arاعتباطاً

   Synonyms: capriciouslyillogicallyrandomlyunjustifiablyunreasonablywantonlywhimsically

   Antonyms: justifiablylogicallymethodicallyrationallyreasonablysystematically

• more arbitrarily comparative form
• most arbitrarily superlative form