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arbitrariness

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/ˌɑːrbɪˈtrɛrɪnəs/ · ar-bi-trar-i-ness

The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

یعنی کہ وہ خصوصیت جو تصادفی انتخاب یا ذاتی خواہش پر مبنی ہو، بغیر کسی وجہ یا نظام کے۔

خودسرانہ

khud-sarana

Formal: بے خطی

Synonyms

randomnesscapriciousnesswhimsyبے قاعدگیخودخواہیمن مانا

Antonyms

systematicorderedrationalمنظمترتیب یافتہعقلی

Common Collocations

  • arbitrariness of decision
  • arbitrariness in judgment
  • legal arbitrariness

Example Sentences

The arbitrariness of his decision left everyone baffled.

اس کے فیصلے کی خودسرانہ نوعیت نے سب کو حیران کر دیا۔

Us ke faislay ki khud-sarana noiyat ne sab ko hairan kar diya.

Critics argue against the arbitrariness of certain legal interpretations.

نقادوں کا کہنا ہے کہ کچھ قانونی تشریحات کی خودسرانہ نوعیت پر اعتراض ہے۔

Naqadon ka kehna hai ke kuch qanooni tashreehat ki khud-sarana noiyat par اعترض hai.

Arbitrariness can lead to unfair treatment of individuals.

خودسرانہ رویہ افراد کے ساتھ غیر منصفانہ سلوک کا سبب بن سکتا ہے۔

Khud-sarana rawaiya afraad ke saath gheir munsifana sulook ka sabab ban sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

arbitrary:Arbitrary refers specifically to decisions made without clear reason, while arbitrariness is the quality of being arbitrary.

Word Family

arbitrary
adjectiveخودسرانہ
arbitrate
verbفیصلہ کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'arbitrariness' as a mix of 'arbitrary' chance.

Picture a coin flip deciding a major life decision.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

مشیت میں ہے خودسرانہ، زندگی کی ہے قید، یہ لوگ ہیں بے شک، خود کی قید میں ہیں رہتے

Mashi'at mein hai khud-sarana, zindagi ki hai qaid, Yeh log hain be shak, khud ki qaid mein hain rehtay

In destiny, there is arbitrariness, life is in captivity, These people are indeed captive, they remain in their own captivity.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "arbitraris" — unaccountable, depending on one's judgment

First known use: 17th century

The term 'arbitrariness' evolved from the Latin word 'arbitraris' which refers to freedom of judgment, suggesting a lack of obligation to follow laws or norms.