indiscriminate — done at random or without careful judgment; not making or based on careful distinctions
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done at random or without careful judgment; not making or based on careful distinctions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/
Example Sentences
- My little brother has indiscriminate taste in snacks - he'll eat anything from vegetables to candy.
- The company's indiscriminate hiring policy led to a very diverse but chaotic workplace.
- She showed indiscriminate kindness to everyone, even people who were rude to her.
indiscriminate
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/]
done at random or without careful judgment; not making or based on careful distinctions
The storm was indiscriminate, flattening mansions and shacks alike in one night.
Indiscriminate elimination leaves no room to discriminate
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'indiscriminatus,' composed of the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'discriminatus' (distinguished, separated), derived from 'discriminare' meaning to divide or distinguish.
Breakdown
in- (not) + dis- (apart) + crimin- (distinguish, separate) + -ate (verb/adjective suffix) = indiscriminate
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My little brother has indiscriminate taste in snacks - he'll eat anything from vegetables to candy.”
“The company's indiscriminate hiring policy led to a very diverse but chaotic workplace.”
“She showed indiscriminate kindness to everyone, even people who were rude to her.”
“The vacuum cleaner made indiscriminate attacks on dust, crumbs, and my cat's favorite toy.”
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