INDISCRIMINATE


Meaning of INDISCRIMINATE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ˌ in-dis- ' krim-n ə t, - ' kri-m ə -

Function: adjective

Date: circa 1598

1 a : not marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment < indiscriminate reading habits> < indiscriminate mass destruction> b : HAPHAZARD , RANDOM < indiscriminate application of a law>

2 a : PROMISCUOUS , UNRESTRAINED < indiscriminate sexual behavior> b : HETEROGENEOUS , MOTLEY <an indiscriminate collection>

– in · dis · crim · i · nate · ly adverb

– in · dis · crim · i · nate · ness noun

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