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arbitrariness Synonyms

Another word for arbitrariness

Choosing another word for arbitrariness depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

"The committee sought to eliminate the capriciousness of the grading system by introducing a standardized rubric."

Strongest
capriciousness
Strong
randomness
whimsicality
caprice
subjectivity
haphazardness

• noun (Context 2)

The unrestrained and autocratic use of authority.

Usage Example

"Citizens protested against the high-handedness of the officials who enforced the curfews selectively."

Strongest
high-handedness
Strong
despotism
autocracy
tyranny
absolutism

Opposites of arbitrariness

The opposite of arbitrariness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

consistency
accountability
rationality
methodicalness
objectivity
fairness
impartiality
reasonableness
See all opposites of arbitrariness

• Nearby Words

araucan
arbiter
arbitrarily
arbitrariness
arbitrary
arbitrate
arbitration

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Arbitrariness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/arbitrariness
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