indiscriminate

adjective
UK: /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/
US: /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənət/

  1. Not choosing carefully; done without thinking about who or what might be affected.

    1. The bombing was indiscriminate.
    2. The indiscriminate use of antibiotics can lead to resistant bacteria, posing a significant threat to public health.

  2. Affecting or harming many people or things in a careless or unfair way.

    1. The virus spreads in an indiscriminate manner.
    2. Her indiscriminate lending practices led to significant financial losses for the bank and many of its clients.

Synonyms

random promiscuous unselective
indiscriminate adverb

  1. In a way that does not show care or judgment.

    1. He spent money indiscriminately.
    2. The charity distributed aid indiscriminately, reaching as many people as possible in the disaster zone.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "indiscriminate" in English means: Not choosing carefully; done without thinking about who or what might be affected., Affecting or harming many people or things in a careless or unfair way..

The phonetic transcription of "indiscriminate" is /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/ in British English and /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "indiscriminate": random, promiscuous, unselective.

Example usage of "indiscriminate": "The bombing was indiscriminate.". More examples on the page.