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indiscriminately

 

[ ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnətli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

without discrimination

Indiscriminately means in a way that does not show careful choice or distinction. It refers to actions taken without regard for the consequences or differences among options. This term is often used to describe behavior that is random or haphazard.

Synonyms

arbitrarily, carelessly, haphazardly, randomly, thoughtlessly

Examples of usage

  • The chemicals were poured indiscriminately into the river.
  • She distributed the gifts indiscriminately to all the children.
  • Indiscriminately, he critiqued every proposal without consideration.
  • The company hired workers indiscriminately, leading to poor performance.
  • He insulted everyone indiscriminately, regardless of their feelings.

Translations

Translations of the word "indiscriminately" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indiscriminadamente

🇮🇳 बिना भेदभाव के

🇩🇪 willkürlich

🇮🇩 secara sembarangan

🇺🇦 недискримінаційно

🇵🇱 niedyskryminacyjnie

🇯🇵 無差別に

🇫🇷 indiscriminément

🇪🇸 indiscriminadamente

🇹🇷 ayırmadan

🇰🇷 무차별적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل عشوائي

🇨🇿 bez rozdílu

🇸🇰 bez diskriminácie

🇨🇳 不加区分地

🇸🇮 nediskriminatorno

🇮🇸 án aðskilnaði

🇰🇿 белгісіз түрде

🇬🇪 არასამართლიანად

🇦🇿 seçimsiz şəkildə

🇲🇽 indiscriminadamente

Etymology

The word 'indiscriminately' is derived from the base adjective 'indiscriminate', which comes from the Latin root 'discriminare', meaning 'to distinguish'. The prefix 'in-' negates the idea of discrimination, implying a lack of discernment. The term has evolved in English to describe actions or decisions made without consideration for specific differences or necessary distinctions. The use of 'indiscriminately' reflects a broader trend in language where negation often serves to highlight a universal or unrefined approach to a given context. Historically, this word has been employed in discussions concerning ethics, law, and social behavior, denoting actions that may lead to unjust outcomes due to their lack of selective precision.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,246, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.