quite arbitrary

Examples (10)

• The manager's decision to promote him seemed quite arbitrary to the rest of the team.
• The rules for entering the competition felt quite arbitrary and weren't clearly explained.
• The grouping of these species into a single category is quite arbitrary from a genetic standpoint.
• The choice of colours for the background appears quite arbitrary, yet the final painting is beautiful.
• Many citizens felt the new tax law was quite arbitrary in its application.
• To be honest, the way he picks his favourite movies is quite arbitrary.
• The boundary line drawn between the two regions was quite arbitrary and didn't follow any natural features.
• The numbering system for these documents seems quite arbitrary; there's no discernible pattern.
• The selection process for the original council was quite arbitrary, based on personal connections rather than merit.
• If the criteria for success are quite arbitrary, it will be difficult to motivate the staff.