Definition of Arbitrary

not done for any particular reason; chosen or done at random

Examples of Arbitrary in a sentence

In spite of the cold weather, we made an arbitrary trip to the beach.  🔊

He made an arbitrary decision to take the car.  🔊

Because the group could not come to a decision on lunch, Katherine made an arbitrary choice and ordered pizza.  🔊

Although the rule was arbitrary and ridiculous, Jack was punished for breaking it.  🔊

When the judge started making arbitrary rulings that were not based on law, he was reprimanded by the governor.  🔊

If your bank charges you arbitrary fees, you should look for a new place to store your money!  🔊

Since Jake’s teacher disliked him, she came up with an arbitrary punishment to help him remember his homework.  🔊

Fortunately, income taxes are not arbitrary.  🔊

Because he was upset about his divorce, the police officer made a number of arbitrary arrests.  🔊

Emily made an arbitrary decision to drive across the country.  🔊

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