indiscriminate
adjective
in·dis·crim·i·nate
ˌin-di-ˈskri-mə-nət 
-ˈskrim-nət
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a
: promiscuous, unrestrained
indiscriminate sexual behavior
b
: heterogeneous, motley
an indiscriminate collection
indiscriminately
adverb
indiscriminateness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of indiscriminate in a Sentence
They participated in the indiscriminate slaughter of countless innocent victims.
He objects to the indiscriminate use of pesticides.
She has been indiscriminate in choosing her friends.
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In the years since, government forces have been accused of indiscriminate arrests and other human rights violations.
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Ogar Monday, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2024
The challenges in low-income countries are not the result of indiscriminate borrowing.
—Mark Suzman, Foreign Affairs, 11 July 2024
While operating through social media presents a greater risk of detection, Moscow seems willing to cast an indiscriminate net in its search for allies.
—Shane Harris, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
Still, Abe cautions that while in power Trump was indiscriminate in throwing duties on imports—using the campaign to boost his macho image.
—Beth Greenfield, Fortune, 1 July 2024
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Ogar Monday, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2024
The challenges in low-income countries are not the result of indiscriminate borrowing.
—Mark Suzman, Foreign Affairs, 11 July 2024
While operating through social media presents a greater risk of detection, Moscow seems willing to cast an indiscriminate net in its search for allies.
—Shane Harris, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
Still, Abe cautions that while in power Trump was indiscriminate in throwing duties on imports—using the campaign to boost his macho image.
—Beth Greenfield, Fortune, 1 July 2024
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“Indiscriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indiscriminate. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.
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indiscriminate
adjective
in·dis·crim·i·nate
ˌin-dis-ˈkrim-(ə-)nət
: showing lack of discrimination : not choosing carefully
an indiscriminate reader
indiscriminate enthusiasm
indiscriminately
adverb
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