Promiscuity: meaning, definitions and examples
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promiscuity
[ ˌprɒmɪˈskjuːɪti ]
sexual behavior
The practice of engaging in sexual activity with a variety of partners without commitment or exclusivity.
Synonyms
licentiousness, looseness, promiscuousness
Examples of usage
- Her promiscuity led to many failed relationships.
- Promiscuity can increase the risk of sexually transmitted infections.
general behavior
The quality or state of being indiscriminate or casual.
Synonyms
casualness, indiscriminateness, randomness
Examples of usage
- The promiscuity of his friendships made it hard to determine who his true friends were.
- There was a promiscuity of ideas at the brainstorming session.
Translations
Translations of the word "promiscuity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 promiscuidade
🇮🇳 व्यभिचार
🇩🇪 Promiskuität
🇮🇩 promiskuitas
🇺🇦 розбещеність
🇵🇱 promiskuityzm
🇯🇵 乱交
🇫🇷 promiscuité sexuelle
🇪🇸 promiscuidad
🇹🇷 ahlaksızlık
🇰🇷 문란함
🇸🇦 الفسوق
🇨🇿 promiskuita
🇸🇰 promiskuita
🇨🇳 乱交
🇸🇮 promiskuiteta
🇮🇸 fjöllyndi
🇰🇿 бейбастық
🇬🇪 უსირცხვილობა
🇦🇿 pozğunluq
🇲🇽 promiscuidad
Word origin
The word 'promiscuity' originated from the Latin word 'promiscuus', which means 'mixed, indiscriminate'. It first appeared in English in the mid-17th century. The concept of promiscuity has been a topic of debate and discussion throughout history, with varying attitudes towards sexual behavior and relationships. In modern times, the term is often used in a negative context to describe behavior that is considered socially unacceptable or risky.