Arbitrary and Willy-nilly

Arbitrary

Arbitrary adjective - Having or showing a tendency to force one's will on others without any regard to fairness or necessity.

Willy-nilly and arbitrary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Willy-nilly" instead an adjective "Arbitrary".

Willy-nilly

Willy-nilly adverb - Without definite aim, direction, rule, or method.
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Synonyms for Willy-nilly

Arbitrary and willy-nilly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Arbitrary" instead an adjective phrase "Willy-nilly".
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