任性 — meaning in English
rèn xìng
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English meaning
- arbitrary adj Based on personal choice or chance rather than any clear reason, rule, or system.
- capricious adj Changing mood or behavior suddenly and unpredictably, without an obvious reason.
- contrary adjective Completely opposite in nature or direction.
- dour adjective Stern, unfriendly, and serious in manner or expression.
- fickle adj Changing opinions, loyalties, or feelings often and without warning.
- maverick noun A person who thinks and acts independently, refusing to follow the usual rules or conventions of their group.
- wayward adj Stubbornly doing things one's own way, ignoring rules or expectations.
- whimsical adj Playfully unusual, quaint, or fanciful, especially in a light-hearted way.
- wilful adj Done deliberately and on purpose, especially something wrong or harmful.
Senses
任性 is used for these senses in English:
- arbitrary Determined by impulse rather than reason; often connoting heavy-handedness.
- capricious Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim.
- contrary Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.
- dour Unyielding and obstinate.
- fickle Quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance; insincere; not loyal or reliable.
- maverick Showing independence in thoughts or actions.
- self-willed Obstinate; strong-minded; unyielding to the desires, concern or opinions of others.
- wayward Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.
arbitrary — full definition
- adj Based on personal choice or chance rather than any clear reason, rule, or system.
- adj Used, in mathematics and logic, to mean "any one you like" out of all the possibilities — not random in the everyday sense, but unspecified.