gewillkürt

arbitrary, capricious

English translations

  1. 01

    arbitrary

  2. 02

    willful

  3. 03

    voluntary

Word details

German meaning
Durch freie Entscheidung oder Willkür bestimmt, nicht notwendig oder natürlich gegeben.
English meaning
Arbitrary
Synonym
absichtlich, freiwillig
German example
Die Reihenfolge der Präsentationen ist gewillkürt.
English example
The order of the presentations is arbitrary.

Example sentences with “gewillkürt”

  1. Die Entscheidung wirkte gewillkürt. (The decision seemed arbitrary.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'gewillkürt' a common synonym for 'willkürlich'?

Yes, they are synonyms. 'Gewillkürt' is slightly more formal and emphasizes that something is based on personal will rather than objective rules.