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Definition of indiscriminately

indiscriminately

/ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ə.nət.li/
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Adjective:indiscriminate
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indiscriminately Lexical Profile

• adverb

1

In a random, unsystematic, or uncritical manner, without making careful distinctions or judgments.

Example

"The company was fined for dumping industrial waste indiscriminately into the local river system."

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• Nearby Words

indiscreetly
indiscretion
indiscriminate
indiscriminately
indispensability
indispensable
indispensably

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'indiscriminate' and the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'indiscriminatus', meaning 'undistinguished' or 'not separated'.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indiscriminately. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indiscriminately
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