Is there a word for "without any reason" but a more formal one
A sample sentence would be:
Why did you ban me without providing a reason?
Is there a single word to replace "without providing a reason" with? Indiscriminately is not an option for me.
Solution 1:
Unjustifiably comes to mind: a reason is needed to justify an action. Or possibly perversely. Or unreasonably.
unjustifiable : Not able to be shown to be right or reasonable
perverse : Showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable
unreasonable : Not guided by or based on good sense
Oxford Dictionaries Online
However, without providing a reason doesn't mean that there isn't one and the ban cannot be justified.
Solution 2:
Your action in banning me was arbitrary and capricious, you'll be hearing from my solicitors shortly.
Solution 3:
Consider gratuitously and unwarrantedly for "without any reason," and "unexplainedly" for without providing a reason.
gratuitous: being without apparent reason, cause, or justification.
unwarranted: without a basis for reason or fact; unjustified.
unexplainedly: without explanation.
Sources: Random House Dictionary, The Free Dictionary, Wiktionary
Solution 4:
I would say that your banishment was -
- groundless
- baseless
- reasonless
- prejudiced
- irrational
- nonsensical
- unsubstantiated
- and without consideration
Sorry if I copied any words from other answers, I was getting into my Jackie Chiles zone.
Solution 5:
You may write:
- On what account did you ban me?