Promiscuousness: meaning, definitions and examples
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promiscuousness
[ prəˈmɪskjuəsnəs ]
in relationships
Promiscuousness refers to the practice of engaging in casual sexual relationships with multiple partners, often without commitment or emotional attachment.
Synonyms
licentiousness, looseness, promiscuity
Examples of usage
- She was known for her promiscuousness, always dating multiple people at once.
- His promiscuousness led to a number of complicated relationships.
general
Promiscuousness can also refer to a general lack of restraint or discrimination in various aspects of life, not just limited to sexual behavior.
Synonyms
immoderation, indiscrimination, recklessness
Examples of usage
- His promiscuousness in spending money led to financial troubles.
- The promiscuousness of the company's hiring practices resulted in a lack of qualified employees.
Translations
Translations of the word "promiscuousness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 promiscuidade
🇮🇳 व्यभिचार
🇩🇪 Promiskuität
🇮🇩 promiskuitas
🇺🇦 розпусність
🇵🇱 promiskuityzm
🇯🇵 乱交
🇫🇷 promiscuité
🇪🇸 promiscuidad
🇹🇷 düzensizlik
🇰🇷 난잡함
🇸🇦 اختلاط
🇨🇿 promiskuita
🇸🇰 promiskuita
🇨🇳 滥交
🇸🇮 promiskuiteta
🇮🇸 lauslæti
🇰🇿 бейберекетсіздік
🇬🇪 გაუგებრობა
🇦🇿 əxlaqsızlıq
🇲🇽 promiscuidad
Etymology
The word 'promiscuousness' is derived from the Latin word 'promiscuus', meaning 'mixed, indiscriminate'. The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe behavior that is not selective or restrained. Over time, it has come to be associated primarily with sexual behavior, but can also be used in a broader sense to describe a lack of discrimination or restraint in other areas of life.