random act
Whim made real
A random act is an impulsive deed done without planning or apparent motive.
The phrase appears most often in random act of kindness—spontaneous generosity toward strangers—and its dark counterpart random act of violence, where the lack of motive makes the crime seem senseless and terrifying.
The randomness emphasizes that anyone could be the recipient, for better or worse.
- spontaneousArising without external cause
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
- good deedBenevolent act
- strangerPerson not yet known
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
complete stranger · impulse · gesture · surprise · generosity · chance · unprompted · deed · whim · goodwill · serendipity · paying · pay it forward · forward · free coffee · coffee · anonymous · smile
- kindnesseskindness, kindnesses, good deeds, generosity, helpfulness
- spontaneous actsimpulse buy, impulse purchase, whim, sudden urge, snap judgment
- helpingaid, assist, give a hand, help, helping hand
- accidentsaccident, car accident, bike accident, mishap, traffic accident
- Spontaneityimpulse, whim, snap decision, sudden urge, on a whim
random actconscious choice
Intentional act of selecting
premeditation · strategic move · forethought · malice aforethought · design
random actroutine
Regular sequence of actions
habit · ritual · pattern · custom · daily routine
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