Definitions
- Describing actions or decisions that are not based on careful consideration or without any thought to consequences. - Referring to something that is done without any distinction or differentiation. - Talking about something that is done without any regard for individual differences or characteristics.
- Describing something that is done without any planning or organization. - Referring to something that is done in a random or chaotic manner. - Talking about something that is done without any clear direction or purpose.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or things that are done without careful consideration or planning.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of order or organization.
- 3Both words can have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Indiscriminate suggests a broader lack of consideration or differentiation, while haphazard implies a more specific lack of planning or organization.
- 2Intention: Indiscriminate can imply a lack of concern or disregard for consequences, while haphazard may suggest a lack of intention or direction.
- 3Connotation: Indiscriminate has a more formal and serious tone, while haphazard is more informal and casual.
- 4Usage: Indiscriminate is often used to describe actions or decisions, while haphazard is more commonly used to describe physical arrangements or processes.
- 5Degree: Indiscriminate suggests a more extreme lack of consideration or differentiation than haphazard.
Remember this!
Indiscriminate and haphazard are synonyms that both describe actions or things that are done without careful consideration or planning. However, indiscriminate suggests a broader lack of differentiation or concern for consequences, while haphazard implies a more specific lack of planning or organization. Indiscriminate has a more formal and serious tone, while haphazard is more informal and casual.
