indiscriminately — In a way that does not show care or judgment; randomly or without making distinctions between different things or people.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that does not show care or judgment; randomly or without making distinctions between different things or people.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənətli/
Example Sentences
- My cat attacks my feet indiscriminately, whether I'm wearing socks or barefoot.
- The new intern forwarded emails indiscriminately, including the CEO's private messages to the entire company.
- Pesticides should not be used indiscriminately as they can harm beneficial insects.
indiscriminately
ADVERB[/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənətli/]
In a way that does not show care or judgment; randomly or without making distinctions between different things or people.
In a way that does not show care or judgment; randomly or without making distinctions between different things or people.
Seeds thrown indiscriminately transform the ornately planned garden fortunately!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin discriminatus meaning 'to distinguish or separate,' with the prefix in- (not) and suffix -ly (manner). Originally referred to the ability to make careful distinctions between things.
Breakdown
in- (not) + discrimin- (to distinguish/separate) + -ate (verb suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat attacks my feet indiscriminately, whether I'm wearing socks or barefoot.”
“The new intern forwarded emails indiscriminately, including the CEO's private messages to the entire company.”
“Pesticides should not be used indiscriminately as they can harm beneficial insects.”
“The toddler hugged everyone indiscriminately at the party, including the mailman who just happened to walk by.”
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