Indiscriminately

/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnətli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a random manner; without making distinctions or discriminating between options.

The charity distributed food indiscriminately to all who were in need, without checking their backgrounds.

Without care for the differences or distinctions; haphazardly.

The forest was cut down indiscriminately, leading to a loss of diverse wildlife habitats.

In a manner that lacks judgment or discernment.

The reviewer criticized the film, stating that the director had indiscriminately included too many clichés.

Without consideration for the consequences.

The chemicals were released into the river indiscriminately, causing significant environmental damage.

In a thoughtless or unselective way.

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.

Without thinking things through.

He just threw his old clothes away indiscriminately.

Doing something without caring about the consequences.

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