Arbitrary
Arbitrary adjective - Having or showing a tendency to force one's will on others without any regard to fairness or necessity.
Usage example: an arbitrary piano teacher who makes all her students do the same exercises over and over again
Willful is a synonym for arbitrary in whimsical topic. In some cases you can use "Willful" instead an adjective "Arbitrary".
Willful
Willful adjective - Having or showing a tendency to force one's will on others without any regard to fairness or necessity.
Usage example: a willful disregard for the rights of others
Mutual synonyms
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