arbitrary decision
Frequency: 5.53.1 per million words
a decision based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
Examples (10)
- The manager's arbitrary decision to change the project deadline frustrated the entire team.
- Citizens protested against the government's seemingly arbitrary decision to close the public park.
- The study concluded that the selection process was flawed, leading to an arbitrary decision.
- Choosing a winner by drawing a name from a hat was a completely arbitrary decision.
- Making an arbitrary decision without consulting the team could seriously damage morale.
- The committee was criticized for making a series of arbitrary decisions that lacked transparency.
- How can you justify such an arbitrary decision that affects so many people's lives?
- Without a clear set of criteria, any choice you make will be considered an arbitrary decision.
- The judge's ruling was overturned because it was found to be an arbitrary decision not based on legal precedent.
- "This feels like an arbitrary decision," he complained, "there's no logic behind it!"