Arbitrary in Tagalog

“Arbitrary” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “arbitraryo,” “walang batayan,” or “pasarili,” referring to decisions or actions based on personal whim rather than reason or system. Understanding this term helps clarify discussions about fairness, rules, and decision-making processes in Filipino contexts.

[Words] = Arbitrary

[Definition]:

• Arbitrary /ˈɑːrbɪtreri/
• Adjective 1: Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
• Adjective 2: Unrestrained and autocratic in the use of authority.
• Adjective 3: (Mathematics) Undetermined; not assigned a specific value.

[Synonyms] = Arbitraryo, Walang batayan, Pasarili, Di-makatwiran, Ayon sa sariling kagustuhan, Walang dahilan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The judge’s decision seemed arbitrary and unfair to many observers.
• Ex1_PH: Ang desisyon ng hukom ay tila arbitraryo at hindi patas sa maraming tagamasid.
• Ex2_EN: The company’s dress code felt arbitrary since it had no clear purpose.
• Ex2_PH: Ang dress code ng kumpanya ay pakiramdam na walang batayan dahil wala itong malinaw na layunin.
• Ex3_EN: The teacher was criticized for making arbitrary changes to the grading system.
• Ex3_PH: Ang guro ay pinuna dahil sa paggawa ng mga pasariling pagbabago sa sistema ng pagmamarka.
• Ex4_EN: Setting arbitrary deadlines without considering workload is counterproductive.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pagtatakda ng mga arbitraryong deadline nang hindi isinasaalang-alang ang workload ay kontraproduktibo.
• Ex5_EN: The rules seemed arbitrary and were applied inconsistently across departments.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga patakaran ay tila walang batayan at hindi pare-parehong inilalapat sa mga departamento.