INDISCRIMINATE

indiscriminate

(adjective) not marked by fine distinctions; “indiscriminate reading habits”; “an indiscriminate mixture of colors and styles”

indiscriminate

(adjective) failing to make or recognize distinctions

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

indiscriminate (comparative more indiscriminate, superlative most indiscriminate)

Without care or making distinctions, thoughtless.

Synonyms

• promiscuous

Source: Wiktionary


In`dis*crim"i*nate, a.

Definition: Not discriminate; wanting discrimination; undistinguishing; not making any distinction; confused; promiscuous. "Blind or indiscriminate forgiveness." I. Taylor. The indiscriminate defense of right and wrong. Junius.

– In`dis*crim"i*nate*ly, adv. Cowper.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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