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indiscriminate

/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/
in · dis · crim · i · nate
Adverb:indiscriminately
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indiscriminate Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Done at random or without careful judgment, distinction, or restraint.

Example

"The indiscriminate use of agricultural pesticides has severely harmed local pollinator populations."

2

Confused, chaotic, or jumbled together without order or clear distinction.

Example

"The attic was filled with an indiscriminate mass of old furniture, books, and forgotten keepsakes."

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• Nearby Words

indiscreet
indiscreetly
indiscretion
indiscriminate
indiscriminately
indispensability
indispensable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the negative prefix 'in-' and 'discriminate', which derives from the Latin 'discriminatus', past participle of 'discriminare' ('to divide or distinguish').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indiscriminate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indiscriminate
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