Definitions
- Describing an action or behavior that is done without any thought or consideration. - Referring to something that is done without making any distinctions or differences. - Talking about a situation where things are done without any order or organization.
- Describing an action or behavior that is done without any particular pattern or reason. - Referring to something that is done without any specific order or sequence. - Talking about a situation where things are done without any predetermined plan or purpose.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or behaviors that lack order or purpose.
- 2Both words can be used to describe situations where things are done without any particular plan or intention.
- 3Both words can be used as adverbs to modify verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Indiscriminately implies a lack of thought or consideration, while randomly implies a lack of pattern or reason.
- 2Purpose: Indiscriminately suggests that there is no discrimination or differentiation, while randomly suggests that there is no particular order or sequence.
- 3Connotation: Indiscriminately has a negative connotation, suggesting careless or reckless behavior, while randomly is neutral and does not carry any particular connotation.
- 4Usage: Indiscriminately is more commonly used in formal contexts, while randomly is more commonly used in informal contexts.
- 5Frequency: Randomly is more commonly used than indiscriminately in everyday language.
Remember this!
Indiscriminately and randomly both describe actions or behaviors that lack order or purpose. However, the difference between the two is their scope and purpose. Indiscriminately implies a lack of thought or consideration, while randomly implies a lack of pattern or reason. Additionally, indiscriminately has a negative connotation and is more formal, while randomly is neutral and more commonly used in informal contexts.
