What does indiscriminate mean?
Indiscriminate means (of things) Not marked by discrimination or discernment; (by extension) confused, promiscuous..
Indiscriminate
/ɪn.dɪsˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ət/ · adjective
Meaning
(of things) Not marked by discrimination or discernment; (by extension) confused, promiscuous..
Definitions by Sense
- (of things) Not marked by discrimination or discernment; (by extension) confused, promiscuous.
- (of a person) Without care in making distinctions, thoughtless.
Example Sentences
Otanes […] commanded an indiscriminate slaughter, without regard to age or to place.
The UK's fishing industry has complained that Ocean is “indiscriminate” (arguably an ironic adjective for anyone involved in trawling).
How can anyone be so indiscriminate in making friends as he is?
An animal so indiscriminate in its eating habits that it eats coal, boat cushions, and tomtoms, would be only too eager to taste a swimmer or a diver—which must look more edible than an unopened can of salmon.
Synonyms for indiscriminate
Antonyms for indiscriminate
Related Words
Word Forms
- more indiscriminate
- most indiscriminate
- indiscriminant
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for indiscriminate?
Common synonyms include promiscuous, sweeping, indiscriminating, wholesale.
What is the opposite of indiscriminate?
Possible antonyms include discriminating, discriminate.
How do you use indiscriminate in a sentence?
Otanes […] commanded an indiscriminate slaughter, without regard to age or to place.
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