Meaning & Definition of word "Indiscriminately"

Indiscriminately

/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnətli/

1. In a random manner; without making distinctions or discriminating between options.
- Example: The charity distributed food indiscriminately to all who were in need, without checking their backgrounds.
2. Without care for the differences or distinctions; haphazardly.
- Example: The forest was cut down indiscriminately, leading to a loss of diverse wildlife habitats.
3. In a manner that lacks judgment or discernment.
- Example: The reviewer criticized the film, stating that the director had indiscriminately included too many clichés.
4. Without consideration for the consequences.
- Example: The chemicals were released into the river indiscriminately, causing significant environmental damage.
5. In a thoughtless or unselective way.
- Example: He falls in love indiscriminately, dating anyone who shows him interest, regardless of compatibility.

From the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'discriminate' from Latin 'discriminare', meaning 'to separate, distinguish'.

indiscriminately distributed:

distributed without distinction or control.

indiscriminately targeted:

targeted without specific criteria or selection.

indiscriminately mixed:

mixed together without consideration for differences.

discriminate:

To recognize or ascertain what makes something different.

discrimination:

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people.

Meaning: Without thinking things through.

Example Sentence: He just threw his old clothes away indiscriminately.

Meaning: Doing something without caring about the consequences.

Example Sentence: She was posting indiscriminately on social media, not caring about her privacy.